Data protection is a technical and rapidly evolving area of the law that UK-based companies must be fully aware of. That’s where we come in.
As of May 2018, significant changes have taken place as a result of the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which set out how businesses, organisations and public bodies use the data they hold. Failure to adhere to GDPR rules can result in severe consequences – organisations can potentially be fined 4% of their annual global turnover or 20 million Euros (£15.8million), and individuals who have suffered as a consequence of date protection breaches can take court action to recover damages for loss or distress suffered.
GDPR Compliance
At Nath Solicitors, our specialist GDPR team can provide you with clear, strategic, targeted advice to help you meet your data protection obligations. Drawing on their experiences across different legal specialisms, our lawyers can support you in the creation of a sustainable culture of data protection throughout your business implementing information handling policies and procedures and the creation of bespoke training for your staff.
Amongst other services, we can assist by:
- Conducting data protection audits
- Drafting privacy notices that satisfy updated privacy requirements
- Advising on website policies and cookies notices
- Drafting and updating contracts with data processors, such as software and cloud service providers
- Advising on the data protection issues relating to commercial transactions, such as asset and share purchase/sale
- Advising on the appointment and responsibilities of your firm’s data protection officer
- Supporting in the maintenance of records while complying with data protection requirements
Managing Data Breaches
A data breach at your organisation can have devastating consequences – from damage to your commercial reputation to potential fines by enforcing authorities; you need to deal with any breach quickly and effectively. From the earliest stage, our lawyers can support you following notification of a prospective investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) drawing on our specialist knowledge of regulatory regimes and enforcement processes.
We can support by:
- Offering immediate advice following notification of a data breach including obligations to notify the ICO managing of your reputation
- Providing guidance throughout ICO investigations
- Representing you in court if civil litigation is forthcoming following a breach
Contact Our Data Protection Compliance and GDPR Audits Lawyers in London
The GDPR lawyers at Nath Solicitors can provide comprehensive advice and support on data protection compliance and GDPR audits. We regularly work with businesses and organisations of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors, with a thorough grasp of the law that enables us to develop strategies that offer you protection both now and in the future. Whether you require short-term crisis support following a data breach or support to put in place a global program that satisfies the requirements set out by international data protection authorities, we are here to help.
Our GDPR solicitors are available to discuss your case today. Please call Nath Solicitors on 0203 983 8278 or contact us online.
