The Barrister is the data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Data Protection Act 2018. He is bound by the Regulation and the Act amongst other things, to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure an appropriate level of security of personal data including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

The client agrees to the barrister holding and processing the data when the client signs the care letter.

At the end of the case, the barrister will return all copies the of original documents that the client gave him in printed format. Any electronic documents which I have printed out for the convenience of the barrister or supplied by a 3rd party will be destroyed.