At Salt and Partners, our commitment to safeguarding personal data is paramount. In an era where data privacy has become a central concern for individuals and corporations alike, our services in Personal Data Protection Law are designed to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws, secondary legislation derived from these laws, and decisions by relevant regulatory authorities. Our focus is on aligning legal processes with new regulations, protecting the interests of data subjects, data processors, and data controllers in accordance with their rights and obligations.

Our Services in Personal Data Protection Include:

  • Training and Awareness: Providing general and specialized training on Personal Data Protection issues, enhancing awareness and understanding within organizations.
  • Data Flow Analysis: Identifying the channels through which data flows within a company, ensuring all points of data entry and exit are known and secured.
  • Contractual Standards Review: Analyzing the types of standard contracts used by the company, ensuring they comply with data protection regulations.
  • Operational Workflow Examination: Conducting inquiries into daily workflows to assess data obligations and ensuring operational compliance with data protection laws.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Assessment: Identifying and reviewing a company's SOPs from a data obligation perspective, ensuring all processes are in line with data protection standards.
  • Data Processing Audit: Determining the purposes for which data is processed, the duration of data retention, and the specifics of data content, ensuring lawful processing.
  • IT Infrastructure and Process Interaction Review: Analyzing the interaction between company processes, data flows, and IT infrastructure to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
  • IT Architecture Examination: Reviewing the IT architecture, its main components, and the technologies in use, including the user interaction layer, application layer, integration layer, and data storage practices.
  • Reporting and Recommendations: Documenting findings and providing solution-oriented recommendations to address identified issues.
  • Compliance of Standard Operating Procedures: Updating SOPs to ensure compliance with new regulations, safeguarding operational integrity in data processing.
  • Data Protection Clauses for Contracts: Drafting and revising standard data protection provisions to be included in company contracts, enhancing legal safeguards.
  • Documentation Delivery: Preparing and delivering a comprehensive set of documents tailored to the company’s data protection needs.

Expert Legal Consultation and Representation

At Salt and Partners, our team of experts provides effective legal consultation and representation in the field of Personal Data Protection Law. Leveraging our deep understanding of international data protection regulations, we guide our clients through the complexities of compliance, ensuring that their operations respect privacy rights while achieving their business objectives.

Cross-Jurisdictional Data Transfer Compliance

  • International Data Transfer Mechanisms: Advising on legal mechanisms for the transfer of personal data across borders, including Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and adherence to Privacy Shield frameworks, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other international data protection laws.

Global Data Protection Strategy

  • Global Compliance Programs: Developing and implementing global data protection compliance programs that align with multiple jurisdictions, including GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California, LGPD in Brazil, and other emerging data protection laws worldwide.

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

  • International DPIAs: Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments for international projects and cross-border data processing activities to identify and mitigate risks in accordance with global data protection requirements.

Data Breach Response and Notification

  • Global Breach Response: Advising on the legal requirements for data breach notifications across different jurisdictions, assisting with the development of incident response plans that meet international standards, and guiding clients through the process of notifying regulatory authorities and affected individuals in the event of a data breach.

Representation Before Regulatory Authorities

  • International Representation: Representing clients in dealings with data protection authorities across various countries, assisting with investigations, audits, and compliance inquiries, and advocating on behalf of clients in regulatory actions or disputes related to data protection.

Privacy by Design Consultation

  • International Product and Service Development: Offering consultation on incorporating privacy by design and default principles into the development of products and services, ensuring that new technologies and business practices are compliant with international data protection laws from the outset.

Sector-Specific Data Protection Advice

  • Industry-Specific Compliance: Providing tailored data protection advice for specific industries, such as healthcare, finance, technology, and education, which may be subject to additional regulatory requirements or best practices on an international scale.

Advanced Technology and Data Protection

  • Emerging Technologies: Advising on the data protection implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT), navigating the intersection between innovation and privacy.

Training and Capacity Building

  • International Privacy Training: Offering specialized training programs for employees and management on international data protection laws and best practices, enhancing organizational understanding and compliance.
Our approach is holistic, considering not just the legal aspects of data protection, but also the operational, technological, and strategic dimensions. By partnering with Salt and Partners, you ensure that your organization is not only compliant with the latest data protection laws but is also positioned to foster trust and transparency with your clients, stakeholders, and the wider community.