Data Protection
We advise individuals and organisations on all aspects of data protection law, including in the context of employment and more generally.
We can assist organisations which are the subject of regulatory investigations into data management, dealing with data breaches and complaints or looking to implement up-to-date privacy policies and staff documentation.
We can assist individuals who have complaints about how their data is being used or processed, whether by organisations or by other individuals who may be posting confidential information on social media.
Our team appreciates the complexity and sensitivity of these matters, including where they may touch on medical or health issues or one’s private affairs (such as family matters).
We offer the following services:
Data Protection Breaches and Complaints
We have a team of practitioners who will be able to assist if you need front-line support in the event of a data breach by your organisation or wish to raise a complaint in connection with a breach of your data rights by a third party. We are familiar with the legislation and regulatory regime and with practical considerations that may need to be addressed in these circumstances.
Data Protection Health Checks
We can carry out data protection health checks, to confirm whether your organisation has appropriate and up-to-date policies in place and advise on changes to documentation or systems that may be required ensuring appropriate data protection/privacy policies are in place.
Data Protection Impact Assessments
We can support organisations, to help them carry out data protection impact assessments (“DPIAs”) and advising on the risks of failing to comply with statutory requirements on DPIAs.
Data Protection Investigations and Regulation
We have a team of practitioners who can support individuals and organisations who/which are the subject of regulatory investigations under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 and the Data Protection Authority (Jersey) Law 2018. We can liaise with the regulator on your behalf and provide guidance on next steps in a clear and practical way.
Data Protection and Employment
At Viberts we are here to support you and can call on data protection, corporate, employment and litigation expertise. We understand the challenges that individuals and businesses may face in relation to workplace matters and can provide clear and practical advice on a broad range of data protection and employment issues.
Data Subject Access Requests
We have a team of practitioners who can support individuals and organisations raising or responding to data subject access requests. We understand the challenges that individuals and businesses may face and can provide clear and practical advice on lodging and managing data subject access requests.
Managing and Retaining Personal Data
We can provide advice to individuals and organisations in relation to statutory requirements on managing and retaining personal data, including in the context of financial service business. We can advise on policies and understand the different requirements and considerations in relation to dealing with special category data, including how the applicable conditions for processing personal data may vary according to the circumstances.
Privacy Policies and Related Documentation
Your requirements will be front and centre of what we do, when we draft and review privacy polices and related documentation, calling on our wide range of legal and business expertise (from construction businesses and financial services to charities).
Social Media and Telecoms
Data within social media and telecoms posts can have a marked influence on individuals and organisations. We are here to support you in dealing with data protection and confidentiality issues that arise in the context of social media posts and telecoms communications (such as messaging services) and will provide you with advice on potential legal action.
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