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Businesses are also increasingly adopting AI technologies, which introduce their own risks and governance opportunities.</p> <p class="tertiary">At a time when regulators around the world are keeping a close eye on data protection standards and planning further regulation concerning the use and transfer of sensitive data, data governance and AI, it's essential you stay ahead of major changes to protect your business. Appropriate data handling and a robust cyber security strategy are also crucial to avoiding risk and reputational damage as cyber attacks continue to increase around the world.</p> <p class="tertiary">Our specialist Data Protection and Cyber team is one of the biggest in Europe and has over 20 years of experience helping businesses solve their data and cyber challenges. We act for a range of clients at the heart of the data economy, helping them navigate the legal challenges that come with technology, data, and its transfer across borders.</p> <p class="tertiary">This includes advising on the digital regulatory environment developing across Europe in the shape of the Data Governance Act, Data Act and AI Act, as well as data space regulation like the European Health Data Space, Finance Data Space, NIS 2, Cyber Resilience Act, DORA and the rules in the UK.</p> <p class="tertiary">We can help you handle:</p> <ul> <li>the implementation and maintenance of GDPR</li> <li>the development of new digital business models and products to meet privacy by design requirements</li> <li>the set-up and support for data protection and AI governance schemes</li> <li>the review of new products and services for privacy and AI compliance (data protection impact assessments/fundamental rights impact assessments)</li> <li>group company data protection issues </li> <li>employment data protection (including negotiations with work councils)</li> <li>online and adtech compliance</li> <li>children's privacy issues</li> <li>consumer data protection compliance </li> <li>international data protection projects (global legal roll-out of services and products)</li> <li>data security breaches, including cyber attacks and breach response advice</li> <li>breach ready training so you're prepared in the event of a security incident</li> <li>proceedings and investigations with Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) </li> <li>the drafting and negotiation of complex privacy agreements</li> <li>cross-border data transfers (including Binding Corporate Rules)</li> <li>data subjects rights.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <p>We'll provide you with real world risk management and insight gained through our longstanding relationships with national regulators across Europe and worldwide, so you can operate your business in confidence. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="overview__sidebar " data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-aos-delay="300"> </div> <div class="overview__additional" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-aos-delay="300"> <div class="section section--cta" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-aos-delay="150"> <a href="/en/global-data-hub" class="link-on-group" > <picture> <source srcset="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/calls-to-action/2208_gdh_marketing2_thumbnail.jpg?as=0&h=211&iar=0&w=375&crop=1&hash=6435E17FDDE55D6168D9AF0E05F0BA31" media="(min-width: 992px)"> <img src="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/calls-to-action/2208_gdh_marketing2_thumbnail.jpg?as=0&h=185&iar=0&w=329&crop=1&hash=1D533DF4D855C0460615B2384FC7B121" alt="" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <p class="h3">Global Data Hub</p> <p class="tertiary">Visit our Global Data Hub for further insight, guidance and news on data protection issues.</p> <p> <span class="btn btn--chevron">Visit Global Data Hub</span> </p> <!-- CTA TEASER --> </a></div> <div class="section section--cta" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-aos-delay="150"> <a href="/en/campaigns/uk/digital-and-data-regulation" class="link-on-group" > <picture> <source srcset="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/2024/2409_digitaldataandregulationguide_flexispace.jpg?as=0&h=211&iar=0&w=375&crop=1&hash=12AC22FD95FCC3B2D55151769017191E" media="(min-width: 992px)"> <img src="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/2024/2409_digitaldataandregulationguide_flexispace.jpg?as=0&h=185&iar=0&w=329&crop=1&hash=173F71BC97E221A821138113196854CF" alt="Digital data and regulation guide" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <p class="h3">Digital and data regulation guide</p> <style> .section.section--anchor-group.variant--secondary .anchor-group__content .section.anchor-group__content--section .section .section--cta { padding-top: 0; } </style> <p class="tertiary">Explore new and upcoming EU and UK legislative changes to AI, content and marketplace governance, data management, cyber security and digital resilience.</p> <p> <span class="btn btn--chevron">Access the guide</span> </p> <!-- CTA TEASER --> </a></div> <div class="section section--cta" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-aos-delay="150"> <a href="/en/expertise/services/artificial-intelligence" class="link-on-group" > <picture> <source srcset="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/2024/2309-003738-banr-ai-flexible-space.jpg?as=0&h=211&iar=0&w=375&crop=1&hash=E1835418377DF07959BAD8B409D00BB2" media="(min-width: 992px)"> <img src="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/2024/2309-003738-banr-ai-flexible-space.jpg?as=0&h=185&iar=0&w=329&crop=1&hash=1D2F4AC3BDD5CD17F1C5F99FC698CB92" alt="" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <p class="h3">Artificial intelligence experts</p> <p><span>With a long history of advising tech leaders and disruptors, we understand the real-world complexities of AI and can help you turn opportunity into reality. Whether you're leading AI innovation, looking to invest in the future, or need help managing AI risk, we can help.</span></p> <p> <span class="btn btn--chevron">Find out more</span> </p> <!-- CTA TEASER --> </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section--tags" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <div class="container"> <div class="tags--group"> <div class="tags--group__list"> <p class="h2">Areas of focus</p> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">GDPR compliance</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Cyber security & data breaches</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Data Governance</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">External Policies & Practices</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">HR Data</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Health Data</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Data Exports</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">New Digital Products & Data</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Privacy Agreements & Transactions</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Data Subject Rights</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Dealing with DPAs</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">ePrivacy (cookies)</a> <a href="javascript://" class="btn btn--tag disabled">Marketing & Data</a> </div> <div class="tags--group__list"> <span class="tag">related services & sectors</span> <a href="/en/expertise/services/brands-and-advertising" class="btn btn--tag" target="|Custom" >Brands & advertising</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/copyright-and-media-law" class="btn btn--tag" title="Copyright and media law" >Copyright & media law</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/patents-and-innovation" class="btn btn--tag" title="Patents and innovation" >Patents & innovation</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/information-technology" class="btn btn--tag" title="Information technology" >Information technology</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/disputes-and-investigations" class="btn btn--tag" title="Disputes and investigations" >Disputes & investigations</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/employment-pensions-and-mobility" class="btn btn--tag" title="Employment, pensions and mobility" >Employment, pensions & mobility</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/life-sciences-and-healthcare" class="btn btn--tag" title="Life sciences and healthcare" >Life sciences & healthcare</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/technology-media-and-communications" class="btn btn--tag" title="Technology. media and communications" >Technology, media & communications</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/business-and-professional-services" class="btn btn--tag" >Business & professional services</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/financial-institutions" class="btn btn--tag" title="Financial institutions" >Financial institutions & insurance</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/consumer-and-retail" class="btn btn--tag" target="|Custom" >Consumer & retail</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/logistics-and-transport" class="btn btn--tag" title="Logistics and transport" >Logistics & transport</a><a href="/en/expertise/sectors/manufacturing-and-industrials" class="btn btn--tag" title="Manufacturing and industrials" >Manufacturing & industrials</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/esg" class="btn btn--tag" >Environmental, social & governance (ESG)</a><a href="/en/expertise/services/esg/esg-disputes" class="btn btn--tag" >ESG disputes</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-anchor-title="Experience" class="section anchor-group__content--section section--content page-navigation-section aos-init aos-animate"> <div class="deals-list" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-has-results="true"> <div class="deals-list__container"> <div class="deals-list__intro"> <h2 class="deals-list__intro-title"> Experience </h2> <div class="deals-list__intro-controls"> <button type="button" class="deals-list__intro-controls-prev btn btn--secondary reversed"> Prev. </button> <button type="button" class="deals-list__intro-controls-next btn btn--secondary"> Next </button> </div> </div> <div class="deals-list__block-list"> <div class="deals-list__block-slide"> <div class="deals-list__block-item deals-list__block-item--has-experts"> <h3 class="deals-list__deal-heading"> Company obtains first cyber injunction under the protection of anonymity </h3> <p class="deals-list__deal-description"> We acted for a UK listed company on the theft of data and subsequent ransom of the company. We obtained an injunction against the hackers (PML v Persons Unknown) for the client, which was the first-time judgment had been obtained for a listed company against hackers in which anonymity was granted to the company in relation to the interim injunction and then on a permanent basis. The team co-ordinated the entire incident response, including instructing forensic IT and working heavily with UK cybercrime police. </p> <a href="https://united-kingdom.taylorwessing.com/en/news/company-obtains-cyber-injunction-under-the-protection-of-anonymity" class="btn btn--secondary deals-list__deal-cta" >Press release</a> <div class="deals-list__experts"> <button type="button" class="deals-list__show-experts" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="0"> See full team </button> <div class="deals-list__expert-list"> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/netherlands/amsterdam/wim-maas"> Dr. Wim Maas </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/united-kingdom/london/michael-yates"> Michael Yates </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/netherlands/eindhoven/margot-van-gerwen"> Margot van Gerwen </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="deals-list__block-slide"> <div class="deals-list__block-item "> <h3 class="deals-list__deal-heading"> Negotiation of numerous key IT contracts for a major international car rental company </h3> <p class="deals-list__deal-description"> An international car rental group in the negotiation of numerous key IT contracts as part of a major project relating to connected services. </p> </div> </div> <div class="deals-list__block-slide"> <div class="deals-list__block-item deals-list__block-item--has-experts"> <h3 class="deals-list__deal-heading"> Member of Chubb Europe's Cyber Incident Response Team </h3> <p class="deals-list__deal-description"> CHUBB European Group Limited, Directorate for Germany as member of its Cyber Incident Response Team. Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. </p> <div class="deals-list__experts"> <button type="button" class="deals-list__show-experts" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="0"> See full team </button> <div class="deals-list__expert-list"> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/germany/frankfurt/claus-peter-knufinke"> Claus Peter Knufinke </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/germany/dusseldorf/dr-gunbritt-kammerergalahn"> Dr. Gunbritt Kammerer-Galahn </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/germany/dusseldorf/detlef-klett"> Detlef Klett </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/germany/dusseldorf/mareike-christine-gehrmann"> Mareike Christine Gehrmann </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/germany/hamburg/dr-axel-frhr-von-dem-bussche-llm-lse"> Dr. Axel Frhr. von dem Bussche, LL.M. (L.S.E.), CIPP/E </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="deals-list__block-slide"> <div class="deals-list__block-item "> <h3 class="deals-list__deal-heading"> Major data breach involving sensitive employee data </h3> <p class="deals-list__deal-description"> A Nordics based multinational in the business services sector in the handling of a major data breach involving sensitive data of their Dutch employees. </p> </div> </div> <div class="deals-list__block-slide"> <div class="deals-list__block-item deals-list__block-item--has-experts"> <h3 class="deals-list__deal-heading"> Creation of a global data protection compliance programme </h3> <p class="deals-list__deal-description"> Just Eat on on its global data protection law compliance project, including multiple challenging jurisdictions such as French data protection law. </p> <div class="deals-list__experts"> <button type="button" class="deals-list__show-experts" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="0"> See full team </button> <div class="deals-list__expert-list"> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/united-kingdom/london/sally-annereau"> Sally Annereau </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/united-states/san-francisco/lucy-lyons"> Lucy Lyons </a> </div> <div class="deals-list__expert-item"> <a class="deals-list__expert-item-name" href="/en/people/united-kingdom/london/graham-hann"> Graham Hann </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="deals-list__block-slide"> <div class="deals-list__block-item "> <h3 class="deals-list__deal-heading"> Use of sensitive genetic data in a clinical study </h3> <p class="deals-list__deal-description"> A US based company, involved in the development of new therapies for patients with severe neurological diseases affecting movement, in a clinical study involving sensitive genetic data. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-anchor-title="Insights" class="section anchor-group__content--section section--content page-navigation-section aos-init aos-animate"> <div class="section section--insights variant--featured"> <div class="intro" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <p class="h2">Latest news & insights</p> </div> <div class="column"> <!-- other --> <div class="item"> <div class="insights--item highlighted" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <div class="insights--item__image" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.taylorwessing.com/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/search-result-thumbnails/insights-news-and-event/services/data-protection-and-cyber-security/gi-1067917784_data-center-server-room.jpg?as=0&dmc=0&iar=0&thn=0&udi=0?as=0&h=437&iar=0&w=792&crop=1&hash=1A07E6C6FD55407B17B68992235E8342" media="(min-width: 992px)"> <source srcset="https://www.taylorwessing.com/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/search-result-thumbnails/insights-news-and-event/services/data-protection-and-cyber-security/gi-1067917784_data-center-server-room.jpg?as=0&dmc=0&iar=0&thn=0&udi=0?as=1&h=527&iar=1&w=938&crop=1&hash=7CC5C987A37B110110FF7D3E4798C215" media="(min-width: 382px)"> <img src="https://www.taylorwessing.com/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/search-result-thumbnails/insights-news-and-event/services/data-protection-and-cyber-security/gi-1067917784_data-center-server-room.jpg?as=0&dmc=0&iar=0&thn=0&udi=0?as=1&h=182&iar=1&w=375&crop=1&hash=AF773A6082F0EA42E51EAF33497C5E11" alt="Glass.Mapper.Sc.Fields.Image?.Alt" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> <div class="insights--item__content" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000" data-aos-delay="150"> <span class="tag insights--item__tag"> Data & cyber </span> <p class="h2 insights--item__title"> BGH: Loss of control over Facebook data justifies compensation - What companies must do now </p> <div class="time insights--item__time"> 21 November 2024 </div> <div class="read insights--item__read"> Briefing </div> <p class="insights--item__authors">by <a class="" href="/en/people/germany/berlin/jakob-horn">Dr. Jakob Horn, LL.M. (Harvard)</a> and <a class="" href="/en/people/germany/hamburg/alexander-schmalenberger">Alexander Schmalenberger, LL.B.</a></p> </div> <a class="insights--item__link" href="/en/insights-and-events/insights/2024/11/bgh-loss-of-control-over-faceook-data-justifies-compensation"> Click here to find out more </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section--insights variant--basic"> <div class="column"> <div class="item"> <div class="insights--item highlighted" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <div class="insights--item__image" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.taylorwessing.com/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/search-result-thumbnails/insights-news-and-event/sectors/technology-media-and-communications/gi-1010852110_lights-on-network-server.jpg?as=0&dmc=0&iar=0&thn=0&udi=0?as=0&h=297&iar=0&w=528&crop=1&hash=42B020CC8AD4022D96BBB61B1B69B3F1" media="(min-width: 992px)"> <source 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November 2024 </div> <div class="read insights--item__read"> Briefing </div> <p class="insights--item__authors">by <a class="" href="/en/people/germany/dusseldorf/benedikt-kohn">Dr. Benedikt Kohn, CIPP/E</a> and <a class="" href="/en/people/germany/hamburg/alexander-schmalenberger">Alexander Schmalenberger, LL.B.</a></p> </div> <a class="insights--item__link" href="/en/insights-and-events/insights/2024/11/the-general-purpose-ai-code-of-practice"> Click here to find out more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column"> <div class="item"> <div class="insights--item highlighted" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <div class="insights--item__image" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.taylorwessing.com/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/search-result-thumbnails/content-hub/global-data-hub/2208_gdh_adtech3_thumbnail.jpg?as=0&dmc=0&iar=0&thn=0&udi=0?as=1&h=317&iar=1&w=563&crop=1&hash=BE125457C8C2BE902D57DA37BD17CB70" media="(min-width: 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data protection regime under the DUA Bill. </p> <div class="time insights--item__time"> 19 November 2024 </div> <p class="insights--item__authors">by <a class="" href="/en/people/united-kingdom/london/victoria-hordern">Victoria Hordern</a></p> <p class='count insights--item__count'>2 of <span>7</span> Insights</p></div> <a class="insights--item__link" href="/en/global-data-hub/2024/the-uks-data-use-and-access-bill/whats-changing-and-whats-the-same"> Click here to find out more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column"> <div class="item"> <div class="insights--item highlighted" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <div class="insights--item__image" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-duration="1000"> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.taylorwessing.com/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/search-result-thumbnails/content-hub/global-data-hub/2208_gdh_adtech10_thumbnail.jpg?as=0&dmc=0&iar=0&thn=0&udi=0?as=1&h=317&iar=1&w=563&crop=1&hash=70FB158D365BB959BAE4B65F70FDECDE" media="(min-width: 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The tools range from a dedicated microsite providing thought leadership and practical compliance advice, to interactive apps and guides covering issues including cybersecurity, data exports and HR data. </div> <div class="media "> <div class="media__image"> <img src="/-/media/taylor-wessing/images/content-highlights/logos/2311_globaldatahub_165px.jpg?h=165&w=165&la=en&hash=050363EF344988345C5BF9B1FF5C233D" loading="lazy" alt="Global data hub logo" /> </div> <div class="media__content"> <p class="media__title h4">Global Data Hub</p> <p>Our data protection microsite, is a one-stop shop for up-to-date, international information on data privacy law, offering practical insights, thought leadership and guidance on data protection law. All content on the Hub is available for free and receives over 30,000 visitors a month. 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