AIO Legal Services advises UK-based and international clients on compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant ICO guidance. We provide legally robust, commercially practical advice to organisations handling personal data within the United Kingdom or targeting UK individuals from abroad.
We support controllers and processors in achieving and maintaining compliance, mitigating enforcement risk, and implementing data protection frameworks that align with both legal obligations and operational realities.
Scope of Services
We provide legal support with:
– Structuring and reviewing data processing activities in accordance with the lawfulness, fairness and transparency principles under Article 5 UK GDPR
– Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, data protection policies, and internal governance protocols
– Advising on data subject access requests (DSARs), including law firm-specific and employer-related scenarios
– Assisting with data breach notifications to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
– Reviewing and drafting Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and controller-to-controller data sharing terms
– International data transfer assessments, including UK IDTA, addendum to EU SCCs, and transfer risk assessments (TRAs)
– Advising on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing
– Structuring records of processing activities (RoPA) under Article 30
– Training and legal support for DPOs and senior staff under accountability requirements
Sector-Specific GDPR Compliance
1. Fintech and SaaS
We assist firms managing high volumes of customer or financial data in designing privacy-by-design architectures, assessing cloud storage arrangements, and ensuring DPAs with infrastructure providers reflect controller/processor roles.
2. Employers and HR Teams
We advise on lawful data processing in employment contexts, including handling employee monitoring, internal investigations, and DSARs from current and former staff.
3. E-commerce and Digital Marketing
We assist online platforms with compliance regarding cookies, consent mechanisms, and direct marketing under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
Regulatory Risk and Enforcement Defence
We act for clients who have received ICO enforcement notices, audit letters, or complaints. We also assist in reviewing existing compliance frameworks to reduce the risk of civil penalties and reputational harm. This includes:
– Legal gap analysis of your current GDPR posture
– Responding to formal investigations and information requests
– Risk mitigation advice following internal breaches or ICO reports
– Advising on third-party processor failures and liability management
Why Instruct AIO Legal Services?
We are a UK law firm with a focus on regulatory compliance, data protection law, and cross-border advisory. Our approach prioritises legal precision, regulatory defensibility, and business practicality. We act for companies of varying sizes, from fintech startups to professional services firms and international platforms handling UK data. Contact us today to book your free consultation.