Members of Lincoln House Chambers have significant experience in a wide range of information and data regulation areas.
Our advice and advocacy services are focused on areas of information and data law that have a criminal element, either in a criminal court setting or before specialist tribunals. The work undertaken often involves:
- Data Protection Act 1998 and 2018.
- Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Data breaches.
- Internet surveillance.
- The misuse of social media.
- Employee misuse of work equipment and accounts.
- Breach of confidence and misuse of private information
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679
- Human Rights Act 1998 and article 8 of the ECHR
- Investigatory Powers Act 2016
- Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017
- Online Safety Act 2023
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
We act on both sides of the case and our clients include, the ICO, professional regulatory bodies, local authorities, the police, private individuals and organisations and specialist solicitors.
Information and data law is an area in which we do not accept instructions on a direct access basis. We do however have a very specialist knowledge of, and superb working relationship with, the leading specialist solicitors covering all information and data law areas. We are able to advise and assist clients in relation to identifying and instructing the very best legal team for their case.
“Lincoln House Chambers is a stellar set. They have an extensive pool of highly experienced and talented counsel to choose from.” Legal 500. 2024
“Lincoln House barristers are able to understand complex matters quickly and disseminate them to clients in a clear and comprehensive manner.” Chambers and Partners, 2024