DATA PROTECTION & CYBERSECURITY

Protecting Data, Mitigating Risk, and Strengthening Digital Trust

In today’s digitally connected economy, data protection and cybersecurity are no longer optional — they are core business obligations. Organisations operating in the UK, EU, India, the UAE, and across borders face increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and technical requirements governing how personal data is collected, used, transferred, and secured.

MLegal’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice provides practical, commercially focused legal advice to help businesses comply with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and global data protection frameworks. We work with organisations at every stage of the data lifecycle — from strategy and compliance design to crisis response and regulatory engagement.

Our approach blends legal precision, regulatory insight, and operational practicality, enabling clients to manage risk while continuing to innovate in data-driven environments.

What We Do

UK GDPR & International Data Protection Compliance

We help organisations design and implement robust privacy frameworks that align with legal requirements and business objectives.

Our services include:

• GDPR compliance audits and gap analysis
• Data mapping and records of processing activities (RoPA)
• Legitimate interest assessments and lawful bases analysis
• Cross-border data transfer strategies (including SCCs and transfer risk assessments)
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs / DPIAs)

We ensure compliance while minimising operational disruption.

Cybersecurity Law & Incident Response

Cyber incidents can create legal, financial, and reputational exposure within hours. We help clients prepare for and respond to breaches with speed and clarity.

We advise on:

• Cyber incident response planning
• Breach notification obligations (ICO and other regulators)
• Coordination with forensic teams and insurers
• Legal risk management during incidents
• Post-incident remediation and governance improvements

Our goal is to contain risk while preserving trust with customers and stakeholders.

Policies, Notices & Governance Frameworks

We draft and implement clear, compliant, and user-friendly documentation, including:

• Privacy policies and cookie notices
• Data retention and deletion policies
• Third-party processing agreements
• Controller-to-controller and controller-to-processor arrangements
• Vendor due diligence and contract reviews

We align legal documentation with real-world operational practices.

Regulator Engagement & Investigations (ICO and Beyond)

We support clients facing regulatory scrutiny or proactive engagement with data protection authorities.

This includes:

• Responding to ICO inquiries and investigations
• Preparing representations and mitigation strategies
• Negotiating remedial actions and compliance roadmaps
• Managing complaints from data subjects

We combine legal advocacy with constructive regulator relations.

Training, Awareness & Data Governance

Compliance is strongest when embedded in organisational culture.

We provide:

• Tailored staff training programmes
• Board-level briefings on data risk
• Cyber resilience workshops
• Incident simulation exercises

This helps businesses move from reactive compliance to proactive governance.

Sector Experience

We regularly advise clients in:

• Technology and SaaS
• Healthcare and life sciences
• Financial services and fintech
• E-commerce and digital platforms
• Professional services and consulting

Each sector presents unique risks — we tailor our advice accordingly.

Why Choose MLegal?

• International perspective with UK legal precision
• Integrated approach across law, compliance, and risk
• Agile, responsive, and commercially focused support
• End-to-end advisory — from strategy to crisis response
• Senior lawyer oversight on all engagements

We do not just help you comply — we help you build resilient, future-ready data practices.