Expert Data Protection and Privacy Law Solicitors
At TC Young, we provide specialist legal advice on data protection, GDPR compliance, and privacy law across Scotland.
Our experienced solicitors support both businesses and individuals, helping ensure personal and sensitive information is collected, stored, shared, and managed lawfully and securely in line with UK data protection legislation and GDPR requirements.
Whether you need guidance on GDPR compliance, assistance with subject access requests (SARs), support following a data breach, advice on privacy policies, or help understanding your legal obligations under data protection law, we provide practical, actionable solutions tailored to your circumstances.
We work with organisations across a range of sectors, offering clear and actionable advice to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and protect both business interests and individual right
Get in Touch for Data Protection Advice
Ensure your business or personal data practices are compliant with Scottish and EU data protection laws.
Contact our data protection solicitors today for guidance on GDPR compliance, privacy law, or support with data breaches and subject access requests:
Our Data Protection Services
We help clients manage all aspects of data privacy and protection law, providing clear guidance and compliance support:
GDPR Compliance Advice
Our expert data protection lawyers advise organisations on complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including policy development, staff training, privacy audits, and data handling procedures to meet legal obligations.
Data Breach Response
We provide immediate legal support in the event of a data breach, assisting with notifications to regulators, risk mitigation, and minimising potential financial and reputational impacts.
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Our Data Protection lawyers guide businesses and organisations through DPIAs, assessing privacy risks and implementing controls when introducing new systems, processes, or technologies.
Privacy Policy and Contract Review
Our solicitors review and draft privacy policies, data processing agreements, and contracts, ensuring your documents comply with Scottish and UK wide data protection laws.
Employee and HR Data Guidance
We advise employers on handling employee personal data, including recruitment records, health information, and workplace monitoring, ensuring full compliance with privacy legislation.
International Data Transfers
Our team provides guidance on cross-border data transfers, helping clients meet legal requirements when sending personal data outside the UK or EU while reducing regulatory risks.
Managing Data Subjects’ Rights
Our Data Protection lawyers support organisations in responding to data subject rights requests, including subject access requests, rectification, erasure, and other statutory entitlements. Our team helps you manage requests efficiently, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and response deadlines.
Data Protection Training and Awareness
We deliver tailored training and awareness programmes to help your team understand their responsibilities when handling personal data. Our practical sessions equip staff with the knowledge and confidence needed to maintain strong data protection standards across your organisation.
Privacy Notices, Retention Policies and Governance Procedures
We draft and review privacy notices, data retention policies, and internal governance procedures to ensure your organisation manages personal data lawfully, transparently, and in line with regulatory requirements.
Subject Access Request (SAR) Guidance
Our expert Data Protection lawyers provide clear guidance on handling subject access requests, helping you verify, manage, and respond appropriately while meeting legal obligations and statutory response times.
Data Breach Response and Notification
Our expert Data Protection solicitors support organisations in responding to data breaches, including assessing risks, implementing corrective measures, and meeting regulatory notification requirements quickly and effectively.
AI and Data Protection
Our Data Protection experts support businesses with meeting their legal requirements when using AI and personal data, including assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments and privacy compliance.
Meet Our Data Protection Solicitors
Our specialist data protection and privacy law team has extensive experience advising clients across multiple industries. We provide practical, actionable guidance to ensure your data practices comply with Scottish and EU law.
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- Solicitor
Why Choose TC Young for Data Protection Advice
Choosing the right legal partner for data protection & privacy law is essential for protecting your organisation, reputation & the individuals whose data you hold. At TC Young, we combine legal expertise with practical, business-focused advice to help you achieve and maintain full compliance with confidence.
- Proven Expertise in GDPR and Privacy Law
Our solicitors have extensive experience advising organisations across Scotland on data protection compliance, governance frameworks & regulatory risk management. We provide clear, practical solutions tailored to your needs. - Proactive and Responsive Support
We help you prevent problems through robust compliance planning — and act quickly when issues arise, including data breaches, regulatory enquiries, or urgent subject access requests. - Practical, Jargon-Free Advice
Data protection law can be complex. We translate legal requirements into clear, workable processes, allowing you to operate confidently & efficiently. - Ongoing Partnership and Tailored Guidance
From policy development and staff training to governance reviews and risk assessments, we provide continuous support to help you maintain strong data protection standards as your organisation evolves.
With TC Young, you gain more than legal advice – you gain a trusted partner dedicated to safeguarding your data, supporting compliance & protecting your organisation’s future.
Data Protection FAQs – Scotland
What is GDPR and how does it apply in Scotland?
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) sets out rules for how organisations collect, use, store, and protect personal data. In Scotland, organisations must comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring personal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely.
Who needs to comply with data protection law?
Any organisation or individual that processes personal data — including businesses, charities, public bodies, and employers — must comply with data protection legislation. This applies whether you handle customer data, employee records, marketing lists, or sensitive personal information.
What are data subject rights?
Data subject rights are the legal rights individuals have over their personal data. These include the right to access their data, request corrections, ask for deletion, restrict processing, and object to how their information is used. Organisations must respond to these requests within statutory time limits.
What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)?
A Subject Access Request allows an individual to ask for a copy of the personal data an organisation holds about them. Organisations must respond within legal deadlines and provide the information in an accessible format unless specific exemptions apply.
What should I do if my organisation experiences a data breach?
If a data breach occurs, you should assess the risks immediately, contain the issue, and determine whether notification is required. In many cases, breaches must be reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office within 72 hours. Legal advice can help you meet notification requirements and reduce regulatory and reputational risk.
Do I need a privacy notice for my business?
Yes. Most organisations that collect personal data must provide a clear privacy notice explaining what data is collected, how it is used, how long it is retained, and individuals’ rights. Privacy notices must be transparent, accurate, and compliant with data protection law.
What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?
A DPIA is a structured process used to identify and manage privacy risks when introducing new systems, technologies, or data processing activities. It helps organisations demonstrate accountability and ensure compliance before processing begins. You are legally required to conduct a DPIA where you are using personal data in a high risk way.
Can a solicitor help with GDPR compliance?
Yes. Specialist data protection solicitors can help you review policies, implement compliant procedures, respond to data breaches, manage subject rights requests, and ensure your organisation meets its legal obligations under data protection law.
How can I ensure my organisation stays compliant with data protection law?
Maintaining compliance requires regular policy reviews, staff training, secure data handling procedures, and ongoing monitoring of legal developments. Professional legal guidance can help ensure your data protection framework remains robust and up to date.
Still Have Questions?
If you can’t find the answer to your question below, our experienced data protection solicitors are here to help. TC Young provides clear, practical advice on all aspects of data protection and UK GDPR compliance, helping organisations across Scotland manage risk and meet their legal obligations with confidence.
