Data Protection & Privacy Law

KPMG Law LLP’s Data Protection & Privacy practice works to advise and support our clients by providing top tier legal services. Our team has experience across the data protection & privacy landscape.

Our Data Protection & Privacy Law services

Regulatory advice

Data Privacy regulations are rapidly evolving. We can help you understand the upcoming new requirements and implement the necessary measures to ensure your organisation complies with the new regulations.

GDPR enforcement

Failing to protect personal data can have a severe impact on your business – from a loss of trust to significant fines.
Our team has vast experience supporting organisations liaising with EU Supervisory Authorities.
Our team has experience advising on compliance with the GDPR principles to ensure transparency and accountability obligations are met.

Data incidents

Responding to data breaches in a timely manner is key in order to avoid complaints to the Supervisory Authorities and to minimise the impact on your organisation’s reputation.
Our team can provide you with a holistic response to a security incident, including liaising with a Supervisory Authority and individuals affected by a cyber incident or data breach event.

AdTech and cookies

We help with the management of complex data mapping, and the reliance on the correct legal basis for processing personal data in respect of advertising and marketing.
We also advise clients on how to comply with ePrivacy obligations.

International transfers

KPMG Law can assist you in identifying and mapping personal data transfers to and from your organisation and assessing your position.
We support clients with the completion of third country legal assessments and contractual safeguards where needed.

What we offer

Team & expertise

Our team are highly experienced and motivated.
We have experience of private practice and working in industry.
Our practice is supported by our global network which includes KPMG Law LLP colleagues in over 75 jurisdictions globally

Collaboration

KPMG Law can utilise the synergies available with other professionals across the global KPMG network, both in the legal and consulting offerings.
Our priority is to work with your team and to ensure this collaborative approach produces the best outcomes

Commitment to excellence

We are committed to efficiency and delivery excellence through:

An advisory approach delivered in a partnership model;
Ensuring our advice cuts out the jargon associated with data protection and privacy law; and
Offering practical and solution orientated advice.

Credentials

We have advised a major global technology and telecommunications company on their GDPR compliance
Our team advised a large national bank in respect of data protection compliance issues in connection with the acquisition of a major mortgage portfolio.
We have extensive experience advising on Legal Due Diligence for M&A transactions
Our team has advised a large pharmaceutical and medical device company on the Schrems II requirements
Our team has experience advising privacy functions located in different European jurisdictions across all sectors.
We have experience reviewing and drafting privacy contracts

Contact us

If you have any questions about data protection or privacy laws concerning your business, please reach out to Emma Ritchie, our Head of Data Protection and Privacy. We'd be delighted to hear from you.