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Data Contracts

  • Dedicated lawyers providing tailored support for data protection contracts
  • 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

Comprehensive Data Contracts Services

Our data contract lawyers provides comprehensive yet tailored legal services to ensure your data processing and data sharing activities are fully compliant with GDPR requirements, including data contracts. 

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)

Drafting and negotiation
Our experts assist in drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (“DPAs”) that clearly outline the responsibilities and liabilities of both data controllers and data processors. We ensure that these agreements address all necessary GDPR requirements, including data security measures, data subject rights, and obligations for data breach notifications.

Compliance review
We conduct thorough reviews of your existing data processing agreements to identify any gaps or non-compliance issues. Our team provides actionable recommendations to bring these agreements in line with GDPR standards, mitigating any potential risks associated with data processing activities.

Data sharing agreements

Structuring and implementation
We can help you structure and implement robust Data Sharing Agreements. These agreements govern the sharing of personal data between entities, ensuring that all parties involved uphold their GDPR obligations. We focus on key aspects such as data minimization, purpose limitation, and ensuring that data subjects' rights are respected throughout the data sharing process.

Cross-border data transfers
Navigating the complexities of cross-border data transfers is a critical aspect of GDPR compliance. Our data contract specialists provide guidance on lawful mechanisms for transferring data outside the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA), such as UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). We help you implement these mechanisms effectively, ensuring seamless and compliant data flows across borders.

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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...

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

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

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