David Gourlay
PartnerDavid specialises in advising on outsourcing arrangements, IT procurement, commercial contracts, intellectual property (including brand management and protection), data protection and freedom of information compliance, cyber security and anti-bribery and corruption.
David is a member of the International Trade Marks Association and the INTA Emerging Issues Committee. He is listed in the 'WWL Thought Leaders: Data' 2023 report for Data Privacy & Protection, Data Information Technology and Data Security. He is also listed as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Legal 2023 for Data Privacy & Protection, Data Security and Information Security and in Who’s Who Legal 2022 as an expert in Trademarks.
David is ranked as a Leader in the Field for Data Protection & Information Law and Information Technology in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession. He is also recommended in the 2023 WTR (World Trademark Review) 1000.
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Data Protection: new enforcement guidance in the offing
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has opened a consultation on new data protection enforcement guidance. The guidance sets out the process the ICO proposes to follow when they suspect an organisation has failed to comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Why strong SAR systems matter: Lessons from the ICO’s action against Bristol City Council
The ICO has issued an enforcement notice to Bristol City Council after repeated failures to respond to subject access requests, highlighting the importance of robust systems and processes for handling personal data.