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Data Protection, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

  • Dedicated lawyers providing tailored data protection & cybersecurity support
  • A prominent full-service law firm with 1,200 colleagues
  • Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2024
  • Ranked highly in The Legal 500

GDPR, cyber and data privacy services

Our data protection lawyers specialise in providing commercially aware and practical advice that supports your compliance with the requirements of GDPR and data privacy laws including:

Policy and notice development and implementation
Our data privacy experts assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that align with GDPR standards. This includes drafting privacy policies, privacy notices, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and data breach response plans.

Data subject rights management
GDPR grants individuals various rights regarding their personal data, such as the right to access, rectify, and erase data. Our data experts help organisations to manage these requests efficiently and in compliance with legal requirements.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) support services →
We provide outsourced DPO and other comprehensive data support services for organizations that require expert guidance on GDPR compliance. We can offer ongoing support, monitor compliance efforts, and act as liaisons with regulatory authorities.

Cross-border data transfer solutions
We advise on legal mechanisms for transferring data across borders, such as UK International Transfer Agreement (UK IDTA), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), ensuring compliance with international data transfer regulations.

Regulatory compliance and advisory
Our data protection team stays abreast of evolving data privacy laws, offering expert advice on compliance strategies including on new technologies such as AI, facial recognition and other biometric processing.

Incident response and breach management
In the event of a data breach, our legal team provides immediate support to manage the incident effectively. We assist with breach notification requirements, liaise with regulatory authorities, and help mitigate legal risks.

Data claims and litigation
Sometimes, things go wrong. Our skilled and experienced team of data litigators advises on high-profile and “leading-edge” cases and can mobilise quickly to support you when they do.

Contract review and negotiation →
We review and negotiate data protection clauses in contracts with third-party vendors, ensuring that the agreements comply with relevant data privacy laws and protect your organisation's interests.

Digital marketing and AdTech →
Balancing commercial objectives with legal risk around digital marketing can be daunting. We can help you plot a path through the opt-ins and opt-outs to reach your business’ goal.

Data audit and assessment
We conduct thorough audits to assess the current state of your data processing activities. This involves identifying gaps in compliance, evaluating data flow, and determining areas that need improvement.

Training and awareness programs
Employee awareness is crucial for maintaining GDPR compliance. We offer tailored training programs to educate staff about their responsibilities under GDPR and best practices for data protection.

Get in touch with our data protection and cybersecurity experts now to see how we can help your organisation with data issues.

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Partner & Head of Data & Information

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What's involved with our data protection & cybersecurity support?

What's involved with our data protection & cybersecurity support?

Ensuring the security and integrity of personal data has become paramount in our digital age. Our data and information team offers an array of services tailored to navigate the complexities of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and data privacy laws. These data privacy services are designed to help you comply with regulations, protect sensitive information, and mitigate risks associated with data breaches.

Leading Data Lawyers

We are the “go-to” data lawyers for some of the UK’s leading retailers, advising on all aspects of data protection, data privacy and cyber issues

High-Profile Data Litigation Experts

We act on leading-edge and high-profile data litigation claims, both on the claimant and defendant side

Trusted Advisors on Cutting-Edge Tech

We are the trusted advisors to clients on the provision of cutting-edge tech, including facial recognition technology and AI systems

Direct Marketing Strategy Advisors

We have advised a market leaders in various sectors on their direct marketing strategies, helping them to maximise their addressable market of customers whilst managing their compliance risk

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Testimonials

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    I have had the pleasure of working with Deryck Houghton on a wide range of contentious and non contentious legal matters. I have always found that...

    Martin McCloskey, Group Commercial Director

    Capita Group plc

  • "The team has highly qualified people who are approachable, understanding and helpful. They are swift in response, agile and articulate."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "They have a good mix of background expertise combined with a pragmatic approach and industry knowledge."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "Freeths are very knowledgeable in the sector."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • The team are highly skilled and experienced, sharing unique insights to solve problems and offer potential solutions.

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • They are very hands-on and join meetings, supporting our teams and working collaboratively.

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • They are also very responsive and helped when timescales were tight.

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • They are skilled, articulate and levelled.

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • Competitive, risk averse problem solvers.

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • Freeths provide training, articles, and know-how. They are excellent value for money.

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

  • The team at Freeths are experts in their area, and are also extremely effective communicators.

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

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