Stephen K.

Paralegal @DWF

Manchester, GB

Managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): Supported clients in handling both contentious and non-contentious DSARs in compliance with UK data protection legislation (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018) and regulatory guidance.International Experience: Delivered complex research regarding data protection laws and regulatory guidance on an international level for countries such as Hong Kong and Dubai.Secondment Experience: Developed and managed the client’s internal data subject rights log, assisted in the updating and implementation of internal data protection policies and procedures. Developed and delivered internal training programmes for public-facing members of the business to handle data subject rights requests.Advisory Role: Provided advice to colleagues and clients on extensions of time, applicability of exemptions, and appropriate search terms for conducting ‘reasonable and proportionate’ searches.Drafting Responses: Drafted compliant response letters to data subjects, including all required information as per Article 15 of the UK GDPR.Legal Due Diligence: Played a key role in legal due diligence for corporate acquisitions and mergers, reviewing data protection policies and procedures, assessing compliance with regulatory frameworks, and advising prospective buyers on steps to achieve compliance.