Overview
Technology companies need careful review of how they collect, process, and store personal data, subject to specific disclosure and consent requirements that may differ based on data type and sensitivity.
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The lawyers review data processing agreements with outside service providers to confirm these agreements protect the company from liability for that third party's handling of the data.
Regulatory Basis
The governing framework is the Personal Data Protection Law and its implementing regulations, which set requirements for collecting, processing, and retaining personal data.
How We Help Technology Companies
The lawyers review the company's actual practices in collecting and processing data, beyond its written policy, to confirm the two align.
Who Needs This Service
A technology company collecting personal data from its users that needs its compliance with data protection regulations reviewed.
A company contracting with an outside cloud or technology service provider that needs the accompanying data processing agreement reviewed.
Some technology companies draft a detailed privacy policy, but the actual user experience on the platform doesn't align with it, such as collecting additional location data without clear notice within the actual usage interface, a gap between the written document and actual practice that deserves a field review as well as a review of the text.
Additional Considerations
This connects directly with the data protection and PDPL compliance service as a deeper specialized topic.
For platforms collecting consumer data through direct sales, this connects with the e-commerce disputes service.
Common Questions
Is explicit consent required to collect personal data?
This depends on the type of data and purpose of collection, and the lawyers review the specific consent requirements based on the nature of your activity.
What do we do in the event of a data breach?
The lawyers help assess the disclosure obligations arising from this breach and act quickly to limit the damage and address the resulting regulatory matter.