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Overview

We are now living in a new world of technology and data. They are essential to both a business' operations and its success. However, as innovations move forward the challenges that these assets present will only increase. Our team of cyber security and data protection lawyers takes a pro-active approach to safeguarding your world.

Cyber attacks, special/sensitive data and data privacy regulations like GDPR are a worry for all businesses. The risk of financial loss and reputational damage is extremely real. We will work with you to both reduce any potential risks and manage them when they arise.

We have extensive experience advising national and international clients on their data protection, privacy and cyber security needs. Our team of legal professionals can help you strengthen your cyber security defences, protect your data and manage cyber breaches.

Contact our international team

Our team of data protection lawyers spans across multiple jurisdictions. As information security and data privacy become more prevalent, your reputation and finances hang in the balance. Ensure you have practical and experienced counsel on hand to support you with your compliance and to guide you if the worst happens.

If you are seeking advice regarding data protection and cyber security, please do contact our team today.

We are now living in a new world of technology and data. They are essential to both a business' operations and its success. However, as innovations move forward the challenges that these assets present will only increase. Our team of cyber security and data protection lawyers takes a pro-active approach to safeguarding your world.

Cyber attacks, special/sensitive data and data privacy regulations like GDPR are a worry for all businesses. The risk of financial loss and reputational damage is extremely real. We will work with you to both reduce any potential risks and manage them when they arise.

We have extensive experience advising national and international clients on their data protection, privacy and cyber security needs. Our team of legal professionals can help you strengthen your cyber security defences, protect your data and manage cyber breaches.

Contact our international team

Our team of data protection lawyers spans across multiple jurisdictions. As information security and data privacy become more prevalent, your reputation and finances hang in the balance. Ensure you have practical and experienced counsel on hand to support you with your compliance and to guide you if the worst happens.

If you are seeking advice regarding data protection and cyber security, please do contact our team today.

Explore our privacy and cyber security solutions

Whether helping you manage cross-border compliance risk or respond strategically to a major cyber incident, we give you the confidence to grow and innovate your business.

Data privacy compliance

We ask the questions that you didn't know you needed to. Making sure you stay compliant with global and domestic data privacy regulations, we help your business to have everything in place. From training and policies to privacy and data processing and management protocols, we help you to prepare for issues before they appear.

Data privacy compliance

We ask the questions that you didn't know you needed to. Making sure you stay compliant with global and domestic data privacy regulations, we help your business to have everything in place. From training and policies to privacy and data processing and management protocols, we help you to prepare for issues before they appear.

Cyber crisis management

Cyber crisis management

In the event of a cyber-attack, you need to avoid financial, legal and reputational damage as much as possible. You need to know you have got support around you that has the experience to act quickly and efficiently. Our priority is the best possible outcome for our clients. Our team of cyber security lawyers can advise you on reporting obligations, insurance considerations, potential class-action liability and managing investigations.

Litigation

Litigation

We cover all aspects of litigation concerning cyber security and data protection. From helping you settle on favourable terms or recovering damages and data, we can help develop a robust litigation strategy. Our approach will carefully assess the facts, your business objectives and the defences available to you.

Data breaches

Data breaches

No business wants to have a data breach. Apart from the potential regulatory penalties and reputational damage, there is also a risk of losing valuable information, time and revenue. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and mandatory breach reporting under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) came into force, regulators have seen a surge in data breaches being reported to them. Our dispute resolution experts can work with you to decrease the risk and impact of such an incident.

We can assist you with incident response planning, staff training and reviewing policies and processes. In the event of a breach, we can also help you fulfil reporting obligations, conduct investigations and take remedial action.

Data subject access requests (DSARs)

Data subject access requests (DSARs)

Requests for personal information/DSARs made to organisations under privacy laws such as the GDPR and PIPEDA are becoming increasingly common and can be difficult to handle. Our data protection solicitors can help you with DSARs and guide you through the process. Working in partnership with leading IT services providers, we give you access to a dedicated support team to help reduce time and cost. Our services include helping you plan for DSARs through suitable processes and training. We can also advise on data collection and search methodologies as well as how to manage requests themselves.

Privacy notices and policies

Privacy notices and policies

Getting privacy notices and policies right is critical to any data protection and processing activity. We can support you in drafting these documents and keeping them updated as requirements change.

Data compliance audits

Data compliance audits

Our data protection audits assess your business to identify any issues that need to be rectified from a compliance perspective. We review your current processing activity and procedures and make recommendations based on the most up-to-date legislation.

IT threat and cyber risk assessments

IT threat and cyber risk assessments

A strong technical framework is just as important as having the correct data management policies. We work with experienced IT providers to rigorously test your systems. Using penetration testing, compliance reviews and social engineering security assessments we will help you to conduct gap analysis.

Contract negotiations and data sharing agreements

Contract negotiations and data sharing agreements

When data needs to be shared between parties, it is essential that the appropriate agreements are in place to safeguard your business. We can support you with contract negotiations with data controllers and processors, as well as third party service providers. We can also assist with negotiating and structuring Data Sharing Agreements.

International data transfers

International data transfers

Privacy laws will often set out how personal data can be transferred between jurisdictions. Our team can advise you on the action you need to take to ensure compliance with the relevant data privacy laws for the data you hold.

Recognition

"They are the go-to firm for legal advice... they also have a nice way about them and are extremely approachable."

Chambers UK

An experienced cyber security and data protection law firm

Cyber security - Client work - Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Advising on remote data storage, privacy policies, information collection, employee data and anti-spam laws.
Cyber security - Client work - Online ticket company

Online ticket company

Online ticket company

Advised on a security incident involving customer data. Provided counsel on the data breach and PCI compliance, as well as implementing a breach response plan.
Cyber security - Client work - Financial institutions

Financial institutions

Financial institutions

Advising international financial institutions in data breach crisis management and using new technologies. Advising on credit card operations, including cross-country reviews of consumer protection.
Cyber security - Client work - Tech companies

Tech companies

Tech companies

Acting for some of the largest global technology companies on specific privacy issues relating to their latest innovations and other aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance.
Cyber security - Client work - Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Advising on remote data storage, privacy policies, information collection, employee data and anti-spam laws.
Cyber security - Client work - Online ticket company

Online ticket company

Online ticket company

Advised on a security incident involving customer data. Provided counsel on the data breach and PCI compliance, as well as implementing a breach response plan.
Cyber security - Client work - Financial institutions

Financial institutions

Financial institutions

Advising international financial institutions in data breach crisis management and using new technologies. Advising on credit card operations, including cross-country reviews of consumer protection.
Cyber security - Client work - Tech companies

Tech companies

Tech companies

Acting for some of the largest global technology companies on specific privacy issues relating to their latest innovations and other aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance.
Cyber security - Client work - Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Advising on remote data storage, privacy policies, information collection, employee data and anti-spam laws.
Cyber security - Client work - Online ticket company

Online ticket company

Online ticket company

Advised on a security incident involving customer data. Provided counsel on the data breach and PCI compliance, as well as implementing a breach response plan.
Cyber security - Client work - Financial institutions

Financial institutions

Financial institutions

Advising international financial institutions in data breach crisis management and using new technologies. Advising on credit card operations, including cross-country reviews of consumer protection.
Cyber security - Client work - Tech companies

Tech companies

Tech companies

Acting for some of the largest global technology companies on specific privacy issues relating to their latest innovations and other aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance.
Cyber security - Client work - Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Retail and web-based companies

Advising on remote data storage, privacy policies, information collection, employee data and anti-spam laws.

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