Luke Dixon
Partner
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“Luke's passion and enthusiasm is infectious; he eagerly accepts challenging queries and delivers in an engaging and meaningful way.”
(Chambers & Partners, 2023)
Luke is an experienced data protection, e-Privacy and cyber lawyer. He advises businesses from start-ups to blue chips on the privacy aspects of a wide range of matters including commercial and IT agreements, projects and transactions. He regularly advises clients on how to respond to data breaches and to data subject rights requests, as well as digital marketing compliance. He has considerable experience of working with clients on cross-border matters, having worked at two leading US law firms.
Luke has previously worked on secondment as part of the data protection team of a well-known High Street retailer. He understands that clients want data advice which is clear, commercial and practical.
Luke sits on the City of London Law Society’s specialist Data Protection Committee. He is frequently asked to deliver training and seminars on data issues. He is a qualified data protection practitioner (CIPP/E) and holds a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice.
He heads up Freeths’ Data & Information Team, which has been named as a “Firm to Watch” for Data Protection in the Legal 500 UK (2022 edition) and is recognised as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2024 edition).
Legal Services
IT & Data
Recent Work
- Advising a Tier 1 international bank on the privacy aspects of its digital business customer app.
- Advising a leading High Street retailer on all aspects of its data protection compliance, including data breaches; data subject rights response; data policies and procedures; and data processing agreements.
- Advising a leading loyalty programme provider on the data aspects of its membership scheme arrangements with a major fuel retailer.
- Advising a multinational company on the drafting and negotiation of the data processing terms of a cross-border IT outsourcing deal.
- Advising a major government services supplier on the amendment and re-negotiation of its supply contracts to comply with GDPR.
Sectors
Automotive
Cases
- Advising a major international truck manufacturer on the data and intellectual property aspects of key M&A transactions, internal re-organisation and data/IP licensing.
- Advising a major European car manufacturer on its personal data sharing arrangements as part of its global alliance with a leading US car manufacturer.
- Advising car dealerships on their responses to data subject access requests.
- Advising a car parts distributor on its privacy notice documentation.
Latest
- ICO Guidance Overview: Lawfully Monitoring Workers
- ICO welcomes views on its draft Data Protection Fining Guidance
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework challenge rejected by EU General Court
- Clearview AI Wins Appeal against the ICO
- UK-US Data Bridge approved as an extension of the Data Privacy Framework
- ICO publishes journalism code of practice
- UK information commissioner’s office publishes new guidance on the use of PETs
- World ethical data foundation publishes “Me-We-It: Open standard for responsible AI”
- A (data) bridge to… the US: How the EU’s American dream will extend to the UK
- The American dream has come true for EU businesses that export personal data to the US
- In-House Lawyers Programme: Data Protection Law Update Webinar
- Freeths advises Intralink Group on significant investment from Mobeus
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Spring 2023
- Back to the Future – UK Government publishes new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Winter 2022/23
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Autumn 2022
- Freeths advises Maven Capital Partners UK LLP on £3 million investment in Bud Systems Limited
- Loyalty Programs and Data Protection – A checklist for program providers
- Freeths advises team.blue, a leading European supplier of digital solutions, on its acquisition of UK Dedicated Ltd.
- Freeths’ London Corporate team advises the shareholders of Vero Screening Limited on sale to Accurate Background
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Summer 2022
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Spring 2022
- Ukraine Crisis – Data and Cybersecurity
- Freeths Advise QPR Newco LLC on the Purchase of Stake in Championship Football Club Queens Park Rangers
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Winter 2021
- UK Government Proposes Raft of Post-Brexit Data Protection Measures and Reforms
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Autumn 2021
- The future of retail – When data protection meets the innovative world of in-store tech
- Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines in care settings: actions care homes should be taking
- EU Commission grants UK data “adequate” status – Frictionless data flows between the EU and UK may continue (for now)
- Freeths Data Protection Update: Summer 2021
- International data transfers: an update for education businesses
- EU Adopts Revised EU Standard Contractual Clauses: What does this mean for Businesses transferring data from the EU?
- Data Protection and E-Privacy Update
- International Data Transfers: EU publishes draft Adequacy Decision
- Brexit Brunch Week – 22nd February – 1st March 2021
- The Future of Retail – Is Augmented Reality a Silver Bullet for the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Sectors?
- Changes to Apple App Store bring Seasonal Good Cheer but also Data Privacy Challenges for SME App Developers
- Do you Transfer Data from the EU? EU Makes Significant New Developments for SCCs
- Low Emission Vehicle Technologies – What You Need To Know – 12th November 2020
- How will Brexit impact Data Protection and what should we be doing?
- How should you handle EU Data Transfers upon Brexit?
- How should you choose your EU Data Protection Authority?
- Appointing EU Representatives: What, Why, When, How?
- In-House Freethinking – The risks and opportunities of an agile workforce
- Europe’s highest court strikes down the EU-US data transfer framework “Privacy Shield” and casts fresh doubt on the use of “Standard Contractual Clauses”: Where does this leave your data transfers?
- Coronavirus Hub Webinar Series – The Future Workplace: The Actual Return to Work – How and When?
- Coronavirus and Workplace Testing: How do we comply with Data Protection?
To contact Luke or for more information…
Call: 0345 404 4162
Mobile: 0797 388 9778
Or email: Send an email
CIPP/E, International Association of Privacy Professionals
“He tackles queries with ease and conveying his advice in an absorbing and thought-provoking way.”
(Chambers & Partners, 2023)
“Luke is good and definitely a data protection specialist.”
(Chambers & Partners, 2023)
“He has specialist experience within data protection, and provides clear and concise advice and assistance.”
(Chambers & Partners, 2022)
“Firm to Watch” for Data Protection
(Legal 500 UK, 2022)
“He has specialist experience within data protection, and provides clear and concise advice and assistance.”
(Chambers & Partners, 2022)
“He is very good and really on top of everything.”
(Chambers & Partners, 2021)
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