GDPR and Data Protection Solicitors
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 set out strict legal obligations for businesses that handle personal data in the UK. Our expert GDPR and Data Protection solicitors provide tailored legal advice, helping businesses navigate these requirements with confidence.
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The UK GDPR governs how organisations collect, store, process, and share personal data, (where such organisations are based in the UK, offer goods or services to individuals in the UK or monitor behaviour of individuals in the UK). It applies to businesses of all sizes that handle information about individuals, including customers, employees, and suppliers.
The Data Protection Act 2018 supplements GDPR in the UK, outlining additional national rules and enforcement measures.
Non-compliance can lead to regulatory investigations, financial penalties of up to £17.5 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher, and severe reputational harm. Understanding your obligations under these laws is essential, and seeking expert legal guidance can help prevent costly mistakes.
We offer comprehensive support, from GDPR audits and compliance strategies to managing data breaches, handling subject access requests (SARs), and drafting legally sound contracts and policies. Whether your organisation operates within the UK, the EU, or internationally, our solicitors can help you remain fully compliant with data protection laws.
Our commercial solicitors in Manchester and Sale provide expert guidance to help you manage data protection risks effectively. Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your business in achieving full GDPR compliance by filling out the adjacent contact form or by calling 03301 732 339.
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How Our Solicitors Can Help
Our experienced team offers practical, results-driven legal advice tailored to your business needs. We assist with:
GDPR Compliance and Audits
We conduct thorough GDPR audits to assess your organisation’s current level of compliance. Our solicitors help you establish lawful data collection practices, implement data processing registers, and develop robust privacy policies and procedures.
Data Protection Policies and Contracts
We draft and review essential documents such as privacy notices, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and data retention policies. Our team also helps to ensure that your contracts, including data sharing and processing agreements, are GDPR-compliant.
Managing Data Breaches
A data breach can have serious financial and reputational consequences. We provide guidance on breach response strategies and regulatory reporting requirements to minimise risks to your business.
Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Under the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to access their personal data. We assist businesses in managing SARs and other data subject rights requests, helping you comply with legal deadlines, obligations and potential exemptions.
Electronic Marketing and PECR Compliance
Marketing activities must comply with both the UK GDPR, GDPR where the target audience or data controller is based in the EU, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). We advise businesses on lawful email and SMS marketing, checking that consent and opt-out mechanisms meet regulatory standards.
International Data Transfers
Transferring data outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA) requires careful compliance with UK GDPR and the GDPR. Our team assists with EU Standard Contractual Clauses (EU SCCs), International Data Transfer Agreements and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), and other mechanisms for lawful international data transfers.
Navigating data protection laws is challenging, with regulations that frequently evolve. A specialist solicitor can help your organisation meet legal requirements, reducing the risk of fines, data breaches, and reputational damage. Our team provides clear, actionable advice that helps businesses stay compliant while continuing to operate efficiently.
Why Choose Slater Heelis?
Our commercial solicitors have extensive experience advising companies of all sizes in a variety of IT and data-related matters.
We take the time to understand your business and provide practical, commercially focused solutions. You can tailor your journey with us to include a broad scope of commercial services from advice on software licencing and development, SaaS agreements, intellectual property and the drafting and review of commercial contracts.
We provide ongoing compliance assistance, and data protection laws are constantly evolving, so we provide ongoing support to keep your business up to date.
We’re a full-service firm benefiting from in-house employment, corporate, property and dispute resolution services and experts.
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If you need expert advice on commercial matters, we’re here to help. Contact us today to discuss your situation with one of our experienced commercial solicitors.
