Data Protection & Privacy
Pinsent Masons has one of the largest and most experienced data protection and privacy teams in the country. We assist with the UK, European and Global information and data activities of a number of major UK and overseas data controllers providing them with a wide range of advice in achieving compliance and dealing with data related disputes.Our specialist team provides a unique legal and consultancy service which includes undertaking audits of marketing, processing and storage protocols for customer and employee data, advising on the design of compliant databases, the procurement of compliant IT systems, drafting of notices, responding to subject access requests and to complaints. Further, the team is unique in providing a comprehensive range of ISEB accredited courses. We have trained hundreds of ISEB (Information Systems Examinations Board) candidates and more than 85% of those candidates have passed the exam achieving an average score of more than 65%. See our latest exam statistics. We also offer flexible on-site training and a comprehensive audit services. We offer ongoing support through a regular newsletter and a helpline service which is used by all sectors of the industry, commerce and central and local government.
For more information about the Data Protection Act 1998 please see our briefing paper.
The team includes Dr Chris Pounder and Rosemary Jay, former legal advisor to the Information Commissioner. Both are recognised internationally as leadings experts in the field of data protection and privacy law.
Recent Experience:
- Consultants to the UK insurance industry – advising this company in relation to the clean up and valuation of its data in order to achieve full data protection compliance in preparation for the sale of its business
- Amazon.co.uk – advising in connection with its information flow strategy in relation to privacy policy on website and overseas data protection legislation
- Telecoms supplier – providing a major review of the legal environment on communications data covering Regulation of Investigatory Powers, Human rights Act, telecommunications provisions, confidentiality and data protection
- Data Protections Registrar – advising this regulatory office in connection with the draft Data Protection Bill 002 and its enforcement work
- Largest US on-line credit and insurance services company – advising in connection with a number of different data protection issues including advice in relation to the privacy policy for its website, overseas data transfers, subject access requests, advising on data protection aspects of third party credit data information and general advice on data protection compliance
- Leading construction company – advising this major construction company on a wide range of data protection and privacy issues including global marketing, email monitoring, and putting in place a protocol for intra-group transfers
