Data Protection

At John & Partners, our Data Privacy & Protection practice specialises in advising clients on the full spectrum of data protection regimes applicable across the UK, EU, and other international jurisdictions. We support businesses at every stage of their data compliance journey—from regulatory readiness to incident response.

Our team has extensive experience navigating the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and other jurisdiction-specific data protection frameworks. We regularly advise on sector-specific regulations such as those governing financial services, healthcare, and technology, ensuring compliance in highly regulated and data-sensitive industries.

We assist clients throughout the entire data lifecycle—from collection and processing to storage, cross-border transfer, and deletion. Our advice is practical and implementation-focused, combining technical legal expertise with real-world understanding of operational privacy challenges.

With cross-industry experience spanning technology, media, hospitality, retail, education, energy, construction, transportation, and more, we offer sector-specific guidance that reflects the nuanced data use cases in each field. Our lawyers also have strong expertise in consumer-facing sectors where personal data is central to product delivery and customer engagement, including subscription services, e-commerce, and travel & leisure.

We also provide specialist counsel on the privacy implications of emerging technologies, including systems involving artificial intelligence, profiling, automated decision-making, and data analytics. Our lawyers are well-versed in advising on both regulatory risks and ethical considerations when deploying these tools.

For organisations engaging with UK government bodies, regulators, or public institutions, we work closely with our Public & Regulatory team to provide tailored, strategic advice. Whether you’re a domestic business navigating ICO guidance or a multinational managing global data flows, we help ensure your compliance is robust, risk-aware, and future-ready.

Global Data Transfers:
Given the international nature of data, our team frequently advises on cross-border data transfers, working with clients and their in-house or local counsel to draft and implement compliant data transfer mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Data Transfer Impact Assessments (DTIAs), and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).

We also offer internal training workshops tailored to your industry, helping your team stay informed on regulatory responsibilities, employee obligations, and risk prevention strategies. To learn more about our "Introduction to Data Privacy and Protection" training sessions, please get in touch with our team.