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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Getting subject access requests right: lessons to be learned from the Labour Party's reprimand
The ICO has recently issued the Labour Party with a rather embarrassing "slap across the wrist" for its failure to handle requests for personal information on time. The reprimand is a timely reminder for organisations of the importance of having appropriate policies and procedures in place to deal with such requests.
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A first for the ICO - an uncomfortable spotlight on data processors
The Information Commissioner's Office has recently made a provisional decision to fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd over £6 million for failing to take appropriate security measures to protect personal data.
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Exercise care when adopting facial recognition technology
Organisations should take note of recent enforcement action brought by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) against a school for its inappropriate use of facial recognition technology (FRT).