Data, Privacy and Cyber
Maximising the use of data has never been more critical to the success of an organisation. However, misuse of data, even if unintended, has the power to turn success into catastrophe overnight.
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ContactsMaximising the use of data has never been more critical to the success of an organisation. However, misuse of data, even if unintended, has the power to turn success into catastrophe overnight. The value of data, and good data protection compliance, is reflected in the constantly evolving regulatory regime which shows no sign of slowing down. Our Data, Privacy & Cyber team is a specialist practice within the firm, comprising of an international team of lawyers.
OUR TRACK RECORD
- We help our clients to harness the power of the data they hold whilst ensuring they are acting in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as maintaining customer, employee and public trust.
- We support when things go wrong and an urgent response is needed to a cyber-incident, regulator enquiry or privacy claim.
- We advise clients across all sectors including health, education, insurance, real estate, and technology.
- Our team is particularly recognised for its practical, pragmatic approach. We pride ourselves on our ability to digest complex issues of law and regulation into accessible, commercial advice, enabling clients to maximise their use of data and respond to challenges whilst managing complex risks.
- Queries range in size, from the very small, when all it takes is a quick call to us, to the major strategic matters, involving data protection advice being obtained and distilled on a global.
- We have recently advised on topics such as:
- Targeted advertising on social media sites
- Use of facial recognition technology
- Ransomware attacks
- Group privacy claims
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
We advise on all areas of information law including:
- Privacy and data protection regulations
- Marketing and targeted advertising
- Confidentiality
- Freedom of information
- Cyber incidents
- Privacy claims
Client Testimonials
What our clients say
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”“Superb”, “very client focussed” and “innovative”.
Legal 500, EMEA 2023
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‘Rowena McCormack provides very solid and sensible advice.
Chambers & Partners, Europe 2023
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Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
With 170 lawyers we are one of the largest Real Estate legal teams in the UK. Our extensive network gives us national, regional and local knowledge and access.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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