Data Privacy

We treat data as an asset.

With the arrival of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), everyone’s talking about data. We understand that the right approach to data privacy can be a real asset to your organisation. We also recognise the impact that good privacy practices can have on wider society.

We’re embedded in the sectors we service, particularly tech companies, charities and not-for-profits, and we understand how the rules impact you. We keep on top of data protection authorities’ guidance.

We know that you need advice that lets you carry on doing what you need to do. We bring clear solutions and pragmatic guidance.

How we help

We help our clients navigate the requirements of data privacy while realising the opportunities. Beyond GDPR and e-privacy law, we advise on the Freedom of Information Act 2000, confidentiality and more.

Our approach is practical, efficient and commercial. We understand your objectives, advise on the data privacy compliance framework and the potential implications of using data.

We can support you with assessments, responses to requests and devising strategies for compliance. And if you’ve had a data security breach, we can assist straight away to support you.

Bates Wells possesses an excellent understanding of data protection and security that it is able to translate in to practical and proportionate advice

Legal 500 2021
They provide a balance of perspective on the law and what the authoritative bodies are looking for

Chambers 2021
They have a good spread of expertise and are responsive and pragmatic

Chambers 2021
The firm has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a variety of disciplines

Chambers 2020
The team is efficient and effective

Chambers 2020

Agreements and arrangements

A tech startup

We advised a client on what arrangements to put in place around data sharing, including drafting controller and processor agreements to meet their needs.

Dealing with the ICO

A recruitment platform

We advised a global recruitment platform on its response to the ICO following an ICO investigation into a data security breach the platform experienced.

GDPR HealthCheck Service

We offer GDPR HealthChecks to clients who’d like to review their current level of compliance with the GDPR, and we help pinpoint areas of strength and areas for improvement.