In today’s world personal data has become a crucial business asset. However, the laws regulating the collection and use of data have become more complex and strict. As a result, non-compliance with these laws can lead to significant risks, including regulatory fines, claims for damages, loss of corporate value, and reputational damage. 

 Our team specialises in providing sector-specific advice on a range of issues such as commercial data-driven transactions, cross-border and domestic regulatory compliance, and the design and implementation of global privacy and security programs. We also carry out audits and risk assessments, develop global policies, negotiate complex international data transfer agreements, and provide assistance with cyber security breach management, regulatory investigations, and contentious matters. 

Our experience includes advising on:

• Audits and data mapping
• Controller and processor arrangements
• Cyber security breaches
• Development of technology use, privacy and cookie policies and procedures
• Data subject access and opposition rights
• Employee and worker privacy matters
• International data sharing and exploitation
• Mobile tracking and consumer protection regulation
• M&A and other strategic transactions involving the transfer of data assets
• Regulatory investigations
• Reputation management
• Social media and user-generated content involving personal data
• Training sessions