Data Protection
In an increasingly regulated environment, businesses need to manage their data in order to manage their reputational and financial risks.
Across our international network, our data protection practitioners advise leading corporations and financial institutions on all aspects of compliance with data privacy law.
We carry out cross-border data privacy surveys for clients, both to review their existing processes and procedures and to help set up new ventures. With significant experience of designing, drafting, reviewing and updating internal policies as well as 3rd party contracts, we support clients with data collection and consents; cross-border data transfers; data monetization and ethics; liability and penalties; Privacy by design; automated data processing and profiling; and interactions with the relevant data protection authorities. We also advise clients on the implications of freedom of information legislation, how to mitigate risk and the potential to use the legislation for competitive advantage.
Our team draws on specialists from a variety of complementary disciplines including employment and benefits, financial services, intellectual property, outsourcing, regulatory and regulatory litigation to deliver a comprehensive approach to our clients' data protection needs.
With strong working relationships with regulators across our network, we have developed a nuanced understanding of the attitude of regulators and to assist clients with risk-based analysis. This means we provide our clients with a quick and efficient response – regardless of time zone. Our global presence, together with the extensive experience of our integrated international data protection group, sets us apart from many of our competitors. We have detailed experience in each jurisdiction, which brings valuable insight to managing the differing legal systems, cultures and regulatory regimes.
We are active participants in the privacy community, including the International Association of Privacy Professionals and regular speakers at industry events as well as contributing to industry publications.
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News and insights
Publications: 25 May 2023
Happy birthday, GDPR – five lessons from five years of EU data protection law
In the five years since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation came into force, what have been the main learnings for business, and what will the future hold?
News: 15 March 2024
Allen & Overy advises Zendesk on its acquisition of AI-powered service automation leader Ultimate
Allen & Overy has advised Zendesk, Inc. (“Zendesk”), a leading global technology company that provides software-as-a-service and customer experience (CX) products, on its acquisition of Ultimate, an…
Blog Post: 22 February 2024
EDPB adopts opinion on the notion of main establishment during 90th plenary
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) during its 90th plenary session, on 14 February 2024, amongst other things: adopted an opinion (the Opinion) on the notion of a controller’s main…
Blog Post: 14 February 2024
ICO and AEPD take steps for protection of minors
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a campaign called ‘Think. Check. Share’ (the Campaign) on 29 January 2024, to promote responsible data sharing to safeguard children. The Campaign…
Recognition
Allen & Overy lawyers consistently deliver thoughtful and pragmatic guidance on how to address complicated privacy laws.
Chambers 2023 (Data Protection & Information Law)
A formidable team.
Legal 500 2022 (Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity)
They are highly knowledgeable and able to steer us in the best way to achieve compliance.
Legal 500 2022 (Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity)
They have incredible strength in data protection.
Chambers Europe 2023 (Data Protection)
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