Commercial Contracts and Data Protection

The Media & Technology Team frequently advises clients on agency (including the implication of the Commercial Agents Regulations), distribution and franchising arrangements.

Our team has extensive experience in reviewing existing terms and conditions and proposed contractual arrangements, identifying the legal and commercial risks and preparing clear and workable contracts.

We advise clients on all areas of data protection law and freedom of information. We have expertise in advising on the implications of the Data Protection Act and related legislation such as the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. We advise on the implications and contractual arrangements required for transferring data outside of the EU. We also advise on the requirements imposed by the Freedom of Information Act.

Recent work in this area includes:

• Advising Powakaddy (market leader in electric golf trolley technology) on a host of international supply and licence agreements.
• Drafting the general terms and conditions for Telinet.
• Advising independent data management, administration consulting and IT specialist, ITM in relation to various data protection agreements.
• Advising numerous internet based companies on their digital commerce terms of business, privacy and acceptable use policies which includes data protection advice and in respect of which we deliver a tailored solution through our Website Business Starter Pack.