
Data Protection & Information Law
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Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
Data privacy and protection is absolutely fundamental to all types of organisation due to the increasing threat of malicious hackers with the ability to leverage and monetise information.
Multi-national organisations face a web of complex and conflicting laws and regulations surrounding the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of information.
This requires careful attention to data protection principles and privacy at every stage of the business cycle to avoid the negative publicity surrounding data breaches.
Our team brings together a wealth of experience across a range of sectors and industries to keep you on the cutting edge of developments in the industry. Our strong working relationships with the regulators and industry bodies enable us to resolve issues and provide practical commercial advice.
We advise a wide range of businesses including retailers, insurers, hospitals, information service providers, technology start-ups, financial institutions, educational institutions and governments across the world on the full range of data issues.
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Work Highlights
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Clyde & Co continue to advise B&Q on data protection risk in relation to a range of technology contracts.
Strengths
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Their lawyers are really accommodating, proactive with updates and pragmatic at adapting to circumstances. The team is very commercial and good at seeing the bigger picture.
Data Protection & Information Law respondentUKClyde & Co is responsive, practical and commercial.
Data Protection & Information Law respondentUKThe lawyers have depth of knowledge combined with business acumen and a willingness to take the time to understand the business requirements, the better to provide pragmatic advice and guidance.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Ian Birdsey
Ian Birdsey regularly handles contentious matters for clients, including ICO investigations and ransomware negotiations.
I can't think of a more cybersecurity-educated individual in the UK legal profession. He is a pleasure to work with him on very complex cases and is an incredible partner to work with.
Data Protection & Information Law respondentUKIan is very good. He provides advice in a clear and precise manner.
Data Protection & Information Law respondentUKIan is pragmatic. He has an excellent ability to make complex subject matter relatable in our business landscape.
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