This section covers all aspects of law surrounding the control of information by both public and private sector bodies. The leading firms acting in this area advise clients on the development of binding corporate rules (BCRs) and other issues relating to international data transfers, consent compliance and contract support.
Other areas of work include advising on responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, drafting privacy policies and guidance on evolving EU regulation in this area.
Another significant type of work involves the defence of clients facing potential fines for data protection breaches and related investigations as well as responses to breaches, and cyber resilience strategies. Our _Cyber & Breach Response_ table highlights individual lawyers with highly regarded specialisms in this area.
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