Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Our Intellectual Property and Information Technology lawyers can offer you specialist advice on these important legal issues.
Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”) compliance
Almost all UK businesses hold personal data and have to comply with the DPA.
We are able to assist you with DPA compliance, by providing assistance and advice including:
- Auditing for DPA compliance and giving practical advice on achieving compliance.
- Preparing data protection policies and manuals.
- Website privacy policies.
- Putting in place processes/procedures for dealing with requests from individuals for copies of their personal data.
- Helping organisations deal with specific requests from individuals for copies of their personal data.
- Advising on transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Data Protection Act litigation
Our litigators have many years’ experience in advising on disputes to do with personal data and the DPA.
Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”): advising the public and private sectors
Many public and private sector organisations are subject to the FOIA. For the public sector we advise on:
- Policies and procedures to make compliance easy.
- Responding to requests for information made under FOIA.
- Training on FOIA compliance and current issues.
For the private sector we advise on:
- FOIA provisions in contracts.
- Practical ways to minimise the risks presented by the FOIA when dealing with the public sector.
Key Contacts
Deryck Houghton, Partner & Head of Data Protection and FOI
Fiona Boswell, Senior Associate
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