John Timmons

John advises on all aspects of UK and EU privacy, data protection and cybersecurity law. Key elements of his role include advising clients on general data protection compliance and providing specific advice on international data transfer solutions, compliance with local privacy and cyber security laws, information governance, e-privacy and direct marketing issues and online behavioural / targeted advertising strategies. John has a detailed knowledge of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and associated privacy and cyber security legislation.<br><br>As a key member of the Firm's Global Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, John focuses on providing practical and commercially attractive solutions for clients, taking account of the wider business and commercial context. He outlines risk positions and risk profiles to assist clients when making key decisions.<br><br>John has significant experience working with a wide range of clients in the EU, the US and Asia. John has experience of advising businesses from within, having been seconded to a national media company and a leading global technology business. John has presented to a leading cyber security forum and financial institutions on data protection and privacy matters.