Information & Data Protection

 

The storage, use and disclosure of personal data within the confines of the law are often critical issues for many companies and organisations. If the law is not fully understood, it is easy to contravene the data protection legislation.

The Practice Group has experience in providing advice on the Data Protection Act and compliance together with the use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as a means of acquiring information.

The Group offers advice and representation in the following areas;

• Information Requests (including Exemptions);
• Data Protection Compliance;
• Confidentiality and Disclosure;
• Hearings before the Information Tribunal and information Commissioner; and
• Judicial Review Proceedings.

To view a list of our members who specialise in this area, please click on the drop down menu to the left.