Data Protection and Freedom of Information

We advise on all aspects of data protection compliance in the United Kingdom, including the requirement to notify, the eight data protection principles, how to obtain "consent", the preparation of privacy policies, issues raised by "sensitive" personal data, data security, cross border transfers of data, direct marketing and subject access.

We advise public authorities and private sector companies on all aspects of freedom of information compliance, including on the applicability of the freedom of information legislation, how and when to respond to information requests, the availability (or otherwise) of absolute and qualified exemptions, and appropriate measures to take.

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