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Data protection and information

Our international data protection team provides practical and commercial advice to clients across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions. Recognised by legal directories, our team is highly experienced in advising on all aspects of data protection law, covering advisory, transactional, contentious and investigations data privacy issues. Visit our data protection hub to discover more information about data protection hot topics, key legal developments and our expertise and offering.
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Our experienced team of data protection specialists can assist with:

  • GDPR and data protection law compliance – advising on all aspects of data protection law, including updating contracts and policies for DP law compliance.
  • Cyber security and data breaches – providing strategic advice in relation to data privacy incident management and information security.
  • Data subject rights and freedom of information - responding to data subject access requests and complaints, including as part of employee grievance processes or litigation and drafting procedures, as well as advising on handling freedom of information requests.
  • Direct marketing and cookies – including advising on online/electronic direct marketing, social media and cookies.
  • Cross-border data transfers - drafting and advising on intra-group and external data transfer arrangements and safeguards.
  • Technology and data protection – including advising on privacy issues arising from technologies, including geo-location of mobile payment and apps and on privacy implications of smart devices, employee monitoring, bring your own device and AI.

"The ‘incredibly responsive, personable and efficient’ Stephenson Harwood handles the full gamut of data protection and information law issues."
The Legal 500 UK 2022

International bank

Advised an international bank on its GDPR compliance programme, providing a full suite of services from close involvement in the bank's data mapping exercise, providing a gap analysis on its compliance and producing sets of policies, contracts and procedures to fill the gaps identified to help the client work towards becoming GDPR-compliant.

Listed financial services provider

Advised in relation to a data breach of a payment platform operated by the client, where hackers had gained unauthorised access to the personal data of customers of over 5,000 merchants. This included advising on all aspects of incident response and potential disputes with third parties.

Professional services firm

Advised a professional services firm in relation to various DSAR compliance requirements and data subject requests in its contractual arrangements and standard terms.

DIFC data protection law 2020

Advised the Dubai branch of an international bank, and several other DIFC based/incorporated companies, on compliance with the DIFC data protection law 2020, including advice on filing requirements, processes, content of privacy policies, the appointment of a data protection officer and employment contract updates.

Financial institution

Advised a financial institution in Hong Kong on a data breach incident allegedly caused by the negligence of a third party service provider.

Online beauty retailer

Advised one of Europe's largest online beauty retailers on their GDPR compliance project including their direct marketing activities.

Analytics company

Advised an international analytics company on its response to the Schrems II case, including its intra-group transfers and transfer of client data to the US. 

Australian company

Advised on its complex onward transfer issues of EU personal data from the company in Australia to other jurisdictions and the impact of the Schrems II judgment.

Leading property developer

Advised on updates required to its UAE privacy policy to allow for potential transfers of consumer data between several Middle East jurisdictions, India and the UK.

Leading pharma company

Provided data privacy advice and drafted terms for healthcare apps for a leading pharma company including considering related information security and data privacy points.

Luxury goods and retail brands

Advised a luxury goods brand and a retail brand on its use of adtech, cookies and tracking pixels.

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Katie Hewson Partner

T:  +44 20 7809 2374
M:  Email Katie | Vcard Office:  London

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Naomi Leach Partner

T:  +44 20 7809 2960
M:  +44 7769 143 367 Email Naomi | Vcard Office:  London

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Tom Platts Partner

T:  +65 6622 9641
M:  +65 8233 3245 Email Tom | Vcard Office:  Jakarta, Singapore

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Sheetal Sandhu Partner at Virtus Law

T:  +65 6661 6523
M:  +65 9114 9920 Email Sheetal | Vcard Office:  Singapore

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Ben Sigler Partner

T:  +44 20 7809 2919
M:  +44 7584 237 401 Email Ben | Vcard Office:  London

Latest news & insights

20 Sep 2023

From Insights

Closing the door on the third appeal against the ICO’s first UK GDPR fine

In a recent Privacy Laws & Business article, Stephenson Harwood data protection partner Katie Hewson and associate Amarveer Randhawa analyse the third appeal against t..

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14 Sep 2023

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Generative AI webinar series: top tips and take-aways

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI (GenAI), navigating the intricate web of legal and commercial risks becomes an imperative task for businesses and le..

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13 Sep 2023

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AI regulation – latest legal developments in Europe and the US

Stephenson Harwood's data protection partner Katie Hewson and associate Daniel Jones (based in London) and Ana Razmazma, counsel at Fenwick & West (based in Silicon Va..

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05 Sep 2023

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Data Protection update - August 2023

Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood Data Protection bulletin, covering the key updates in data protection law from August 2023.

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03 Aug 2023

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Data Protection update - July 2023

Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood Data Protection bulletin, covering the key developments in data protection law from July 2023.

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05 Jul 2023

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Data Protection update - June 2023

Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood Data Protection bulletin, covering the key developments in data protection law from June 2023.

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20 Jun 2023

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New guidance sheds light on an employer's approach to DSARs

In May 2023, the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK Data Protection Authority, issued updated guidance in the form of a Q&A for employers on workers' Data Subje..

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13 Jun 2023

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PRC released guidelines for SCC filing 中华人民共和国发布《个人信息出境标准合同备案指南》

Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the Filing Guidelines for the Standard Contract for Export of Personal Information (First Edition) on 30 May 2023.

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05 Jun 2023

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Data Protection update - May 2023

Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood Data Protection bulletin, covering the key developments in data protection law from March 2023.

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30 May 2023

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Digital Decade: The Digital Services Act

The DSA will regulate how digital platforms and services handle illegal or potentially harmful online content by establishing a powerful transparency and accountabilit..

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17 May 2023

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Class wars: time to legislate for hurt feelings? (Damages for data breach - Austrian Post)

In Österreichische Post AG Case C-300/21 (the Austrian Post), the CJEU has removed one of the blockers to mass data breach claims in the EU.

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05 May 2023

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Four key decisions mark the end of the EU GDPR's fourth year

The EU GDPR will soon celebrate its fifth birthday. However, yesterday may have been an equally important milestone with the Court of Justice of the European Union ("C..

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04 May 2023

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Data Protection update - April 2023

Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood Data Protection bulletin, covering the key developments in data protection law from March 2023.

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03 May 2023

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Jenna Franklin joins Stephenson Harwood as partner

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its technology practice with the arrival of partner Jenna Franklin, who joins the firm in London.

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24 Apr 2023

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Towards PIPL compliance – summary of actions

The China Personal Information Protection Law is applicable to the processing of personal information taking place within the territory of the People's Republic of Chi..

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05 Apr 2023

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Data Protection update - March 2023

Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood Data Protection bulletin, covering the key developments in data protection law from March 2023.

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