Data Protection & Information Law
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Global data protection compliance projects
Roll-out of multi-jurisdictional products and systems as well as 'compliance' programmes having developed a powerful 'one-stop' shop offering to centralise and coordinate multi-jurisdictional projects involving any country.
Data export solutions
In the ever-changing landscape of data export laws and regulator guidance, we have continued to increase our market share of data export matters for multi-national companies including Cloud/SaaS products, Data Centres and US Headquartered businesses. We have vast experience in providing solutions in complex data export scenarios with regard to BCRs, Standard Contractual Clauses, and Privacy Shield. We have for example, advised extensively following the collapse of US Safe Harbor, appointed as lead advisors to provide remediation and to install alternative transfer tools for leading organisations.
Data breaches and cyber security
Instructed for new breach incidents and breach response plans
We advise on:
breach notification (multi-jurisdictional)
Liaison with the ICO and other regulators regarding data breach investigations
assets/evidence seizure (data theft)
enforcement action
liability/claims against suppliers/partners
Incident lead - bringing together specialists vendors (forensics, PR, Insurance)
Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing has a large group of specialists in data protection and information law. The team is especially well regarded for critical data breaches and the compliance issues associated with the transfer of information between jurisdictions. It is adept at advising on the development of privacy-related technology for an impressive global client base and works with many in the banking, private equity and accounting sectors.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised Havas Lynx Faze on the data protection and privacy compliance requirements for its clinical trials recruitment platform roll-out for certain trials in several countries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provides clear and practical advice. The lawyers are easily accessible, responsive and commercially aware."
"I always feel that I can always trust the advice they provide and their understanding of the law."
"They work hand in hand with us, almost as if they were part of the team."
"The team is knowledgeable about our industry and is able to apply practical analysis to complicated legal scenarios."
"The firm provides good support on complex matters by being responsive and knowledgeable and giving practical advice."
"The firm provides clear and practical advice. The lawyers are easily accessible, responsive and commercially aware."
"I always feel that I can always trust the advice they provide and their understanding of the law."
"They work hand in hand with us, almost as if they were part of the team."
"The team is knowledgeable about our industry and is able to apply practical analysis to complicated legal scenarios."
"The firm provides good support on complex matters by being responsive and knowledgeable and giving practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Victoria Hordern is often instructed by clients in the third sector and is skilled at advising data processors and data controllers on their GDPR requirements.
"The service she provides is outstanding. She is able to consistently exceed our expectations and to add value."
"It is always great working with Vicky; she is responsive, approachable and provides technical advice in a commercial and practical way."
"Victoria provides great service in hard negotiations."
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Jive Software
Just Eat
KPMG
Morgan Stanley
News Corp.
Omnicom
SKY
Verisign Inc
eBay
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