Government Departments, Corporations including banks and Individuals interact with each other every day. When users log onto social media, online banking or shop online there is more than the personal touch to your interaction, there is a digital footprint.  

Recent data loss, recent misuse of data and data breaches are all too common nowadays. Scam phonecalls, phishing emails and hacking social media has become very familiar trends for those wishing to clone an individual’s data and use it for fraud.  

Online crime and fraud is becoming increasingly noticeable and is brought about by our very own data.  

What is an example of a Data Breach? 

When you purchase an item in a shop and they ask you if they can email you the receipt, they are collecting your personal data. What happens later is that you receive emails from the shop with the latest offers. When this is done without your permission, it is against the law.  

Data Privacy, Access and Retention is the cornerstone of good Data governance. Mulhall and Co Solicitors are experienced in both ensuring compliance for businesses, organisations and charities who collect personal data daily.  

We can prepare all governance documents and provide data training where necessary. 

We represent both individuals and organisations to the office of the Data Protection Commission where there is a complaint, be it a breach or non-compliance we have experience in full data Regulation.  

Equally, where you believe that you data has been breached we can assist you in representation in assisting your complaint and to ensure where possible to secure you the right compensation for that breach.