Data, Privacy and Information Law

Our solicitors advise organisations across the public, private and third sectors on a wide range of issues related to data protection and freedom of information compliance.

Data Protection Law

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 are the key pieces of data protection legislation governing personal data.

In order to remain compliant, it is important to take legal advice from expert solicitors who specialise in this particular area of law. Our data protection lawyers regularly advise on GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 matters such as drafting and negotiating amendments to existing contracts, drafting data sharing agreements, providing advice relating to Data Subject Access Requests, international data transfers, advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments, updating and drafting privacy notices and preparing records of processing activities.

Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulation

Our expertise in the public sector means we also frequently advise on compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and similar legislation.

This ranges from advising on responses to requests for information, conducting audits of information which is potentially disclosable, advising on the applicability of statutory exemptions, responding to Information Commissioner investigations/complaints handling and dealing with vexatious requests.