GDPR and Data Protection Solicitors

Protecting data – whether it is employee data, customer data or any other individual’s data – is an essential component of running a successful and responsible business. Fail, and you could receive hefty fines, face legal action and lose the trust of the people that matter most to your business.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and the regulations made under it protect the processing of personal data. The Information Commissioner has increased powers and is likely to enforce the provisions of the GDPR and Data Protection Act. That is why every business and organisation needs to be aware of its obligations in regard to the collection, handling and storing of personal data.

At Glanvilles, our Commercial team can provide expert advice on all aspects of Data Protection law, including the various guidance notes issued by the Information Commissioner to ensure your organisation meets its obligations under the law.

We advise all types of business, from start-ups to large established regional and national companies. We particularly specialise in helping entrepreneurs and start-ups successfully get their businesses off the ground – we can provide all the advice you need to comply with your legal obligations and minimise risk as you enter new markets.

Our Chichester team are also happy to provide a free 30-minute consultation to any entrepreneurs, business start-ups or early stage businesses on the first Thursday of every calendar month; email Scott Richardson at scott.richardson@glanvilles.co.uk for more information.

Get in touch with our data protection solicitors in Chichester, Fareham and Havant

For expert advice, get in touch with our data protection lawyers in Chichester, Fareham, Havant or Petworth or fill in our online enquiry form for a quick response. Our clients come to us from across Hampshire and West Sussex for our experience and practical advice, including Hayling Island.

Why choose our data protection lawyers?

We have a strong, highly reputable Commercial team who have supported local, national and international businesses for many years. Beyond legal expertise, we have the commercial know-how to help your business thrive.

Data protection involves complex laws with a regulatory framework. We are proud to offer an end-to-end service which covers all your business’s needs, including putting in place strong policies and procedures, entering into contracts, safely conducting business with data protection in mind, and resolving disputes. Many of our clients are regulars who refer to us for all their legal requirements and trust our ability to tailor our advice as their business grows and evolves.

We have experience advising across a wide range of sectors, including the IT industry, so are able to offer in-depth sector-specific advice.

Our data protection expertise

We can provide advice about all aspects of data protection law, including:

GDPR compliance and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance
Putting in place data protection and privacy policies, procedures and liaising with any dedicated data protection officers
Drafting and reviewing contracts with data processors
Conducting data processing audits
Employee data protection, such as recruitment and managing staff records
Advising on data protection in corporate transactions, such as share sales and asset sales
Marketing data protection, such as compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations
Use of CCTV
Individual data protection rights, such as the right of access and right to erasure
Data breaches, including putting in place data breach management plans and advising on conflict dispute resolution
Advice about data subject access requests
Bespoke training on data protection law and compliance

We have a wide range of cross-departmental expertise that we can utilise for the benefit of your business. Our data protection and compliance solicitors work closely with our Employment Law, Corporate and Commercial and Commercial Litigation teams to provide a full end-to-end service covering all your data protection needs.

Our team includes Scott Richardson, who specialises in all corporate and commercial matters. Alongside his data protection law expertise, Scott can advise on a wide range of issues, including intellectual property, commercial contracts and general company formation and management.

Our team also includes Lance Terry whose expertise lies in the IT industry and covers all types of IT related agreements, including outsourcing, software development and IP licensing. Within these IT contracts, agreements and other related matters, we can provide specialist data protection advice and assistance drafting privacy notices in line with the GDPR and other data protection regulations and laws.