Data protection laws are evolving rapidly in response to advancements in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as increasing cybersecurity risks. The UK’s exit from the European Union has led to changes in UK data protection laws, with further divergence from EU regulations expected in the future.
The Data Protection team in Belfast consists of market-leading specialists, offering expert advice to organisations of all sizes, from tech start-ups to some of the world’s largest social media companies. With extensive experience, we provide tailored and innovative data protection guidance that aligns with current industry trends, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance, and best practices.
Our team is committed to providing practical, business-focused data protection solutions that safeguard your organisation’s compliance while addressing evolving regulatory challenges.
Our comprehensive data protection services for UK businesses include:
- Document Preparation: Drafting essential documentation for compliance with the UK GDPR, including privacy notices, data protection policies, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and Transfer Risk Assessments.
- Compliance Audits: Conducting detailed audits of your organisation’s data practices to assess how personal data is collected, stored, and used. Our audit reports highlight areas of strength and areas requiring improvement.
- Employment Law: Addressing data protection issues related to employees, ensuring internal employee documents comply with the UK GDPR.
- Contract Negotiation: Assisting in negotiating data protection provisions within commercial contracts and preparing Data Sharing and Data Processing Agreements.
- Data Breach Response: Offering immediate support to manage the aftermath of a data breach, including ICO notification, informing affected data subjects, and providing reputation management advice.
- Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): Helping your organisation respond to DSARs, and using our industry-leading e-Discovery software to manage large-scale DSARs effectively.