Data, Privacy and Cyber

Maximising the use of data has never been more critical to the success of an organisation. However, misuse of data, even if unintended, has the power to turn success into catastrophe overnight.

Maximising the use of data has never been more critical to the success of an organisation. However, misuse of data, even if unintended, has the power to turn success into catastrophe overnight. The value of data, and good data protection compliance, is reflected in the constantly evolving regulatory regime which shows no sign of slowing down. Our Data, Privacy & Cyber team is a specialist practice within the firm, comprising of an international team of lawyers.

OUR TRACK RECORD

  • We help our clients to harness the power of the data they hold whilst ensuring they are acting in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as maintaining customer, employee and public trust.
  • We support when things go wrong and an urgent response is needed to a cyber-incident, regulator enquiry or privacy claim.
  • We advise clients across all sectors including health, education, insurance, real estate, and technology.
  • Our team is particularly recognised for its practical, pragmatic approach. We pride ourselves on our ability to digest complex issues of law and regulation into accessible, commercial advice, enabling clients to maximise their use of data and respond to challenges whilst managing complex risks.
  • Queries range in size, from the very small, when all it takes is a quick call to us, to the major strategic matters, involving data protection advice being obtained and distilled on a global.
  • We have recently advised on topics such as:
    • Targeted advertising on social media sites
    • Use of facial recognition technology
    • Ransomware attacks
    • Group privacy claims

 

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

We advise on all areas of information law including:

  • Privacy and data protection regulations
  • Marketing and targeted advertising
  • Confidentiality
  • Freedom of information
  • Cyber incidents
  • Privacy claims

Client Testimonials

What our clients say

  • “Superb”, “very client focussed” and “innovative”.

    Legal 500, EMEA 2023

  • ‘Rowena McCormack provides very solid and sensible advice.

    Chambers & Partners, Europe 2023

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Nous sommes un cabinet commercial à large assise, au service d'un grand nombre de secteurs, avec un solide héritage dans les domaines de l'assurance, de la santé et de l'immobilier. Nous combinons d'excellentes compétences juridiques et une expertise de pointe en matière d'exécution pour concevoir des solutions
qui répondent aux besoins de nos clients - souvent en utilisant intelligemment la technologie.