Legislation relating to the access to, and management of, information and data is rapidly and constantly evolving and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. To make sure you do not fall foul of these laws and regulations, it is essential that you obtain the best advice you can.
For many organisations, dealing with information security and data sharing issues is a minefield. Luckily, we are experienced in guiding our clients through these complex areas and provide a pragmatic and commercial approach. Our team has many years' experience in dealing with the information access legal framework, including:
- Data Protection Act 1998;
- Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000;
- Environmental Information Regulations 2004;
- Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005;
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2011; and
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
Here’s how we can help
We can provide you with proactive advice and documentation to help you minimise the risks and comply with the law, including:
- advice and assistance with subject access requests;
- data protection policies;
- privacy policies (including use of cookies);
- CCTV policies;
- data processing agreements;
- data sharing agreements;
- overseas transfers of data;
- direct and electronic marketing;
- model confidentiality clauses;
- information security policies and audits;
- confidentiality obligations (including medical/patient data); and
- records management.
In addition, our information law team is experienced in handling and identifying exemptions for the refusal of FOI requests on an operational level and dealing with appeals to the Information Commissioner's Office and the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights). We are an experienced provider of information law training and can also assist by carrying out information security reviews to assist your organisation in complying with the legal framework.
What people say about us
"Muckle LLP has assisted East Durham and Houghall Community College on various issues relating to information law. Their advice has always been very thorough and detailed and their replies to queries speedy and efficient. The professionals at Muckle LLP are extremely helpful and provide responses to sometimes very complex issues in easy-to-understand, plain English within very prompt timescales. Their service has always been excellent."
Margaret Forster, Clerk to the Corporation, East Durham College