Data privacy covers the legal framework for handling personal data, including what you may store, how you use it, and how you protect individuals’ information under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. A solicitor in this area advises on privacy governance, data security, and compliance with subject access rights, cookies, direct marketing, and cross‑border transfers. They draft policies and contracts, respond to data breaches, and help you interact with the Information Commissioner’s Office to resolve investigations or enforcement concerns.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They handle the provisions governing lawful bases for processing, data subject rights, data processing agreements, data breach response and notification, international transfers, and DPIAs. The work involves navigating regulatory expectations, contract controls with processors, and interplay with information security practices to limit liability and ensure ongoing compliance.