Business Legal Services
GDPR Training
Get tailor-made GDPR training from specialist data protection solicitors to protect your business and stay compliant.
Equip key staff with accurate information about data protection rules and familiarise them with current regulations with comprehensive data protection training, ensuring accountability and reducing the chances of a data breach.
Experts in data protection & privacy law
As well offering GDPR training, our team can assist you across all areas of data protection & privacy law, including:
Data protection training to address the needs of your business
We offer tailor-made GDPR training to a wide range of businesses. Produced and delivered by our data protection solicitors, our training materials are designed to target the specific GDPR requirements that apply to your organisation and the sector you operate in. Our GDPR training involves examining:
Challenges presented by GDPR
We will be looking at what you do, the kind of information you process and what aspects of GDPR you need to pay attention to.
The data protection officer’s role, and key responsibilities.
What is personal data?
Scrutinizing what data GDPR covers and training relevant staff to recognise different categories of data.
The seven principles of data protection, under GDPR, including the security principle.
Data breaches and steps to take following a breach.
Specific responsibilities for relevant teams and employees.
There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach for data protection training for staff. We base our training on the extent to which GDPR issues arise in the course of each employee’s work
Day-to-day GDPR compliance issues
Our GDPR training courses use jargon-free materials that break complex issues down into an easily digestible format.
Why a data privacy policy is important
The increased rights of individuals over their personal data under GDPR.
The importance of getting the consent of individuals
As well as, identifying other lawful bases for processing data.
Best practice for data storage, and how to develop data retention policies.
The difference between a data controller and a data processor and their respective rights and responsibilities.
Why compliance is important
Focusing on possible ICO fines and other sanctions and illustrating how a good compliance record will benefit your business in the long run.
What are the benefits of GDPR training?
Reduce your risk of ICO fines
GDPR gives much greater powers to the Information Commissioner to impose financial penalties on companies found to have breached GDPR. The most effective way to avoid this kind of sanction is to invest in bespoke GDPR staff awareness training.
Minimise human error
Most data breaches are caused by avoidable human error. GDPR training for all staff reduces the possibility of individual employees making mistakes when processing personal data.
Better use of staff resources
Without bespoke data protection compliance training, key employees won’t have the knowledge or confidence to deal with data protection issues as they arise. Training means they can concentrate on their core roles and rely less on senior management for answers to GDPR queries.
Build your commercial reputation
Comprehensive GDPR training for employees demonstrates that you take data protection issues seriously. It helps foster a culture of GDPR compliance throughout the business. Not only is such a culture highly recommended by the Information Commissioner’s Office it also reassures consumers – your clients and customers – that their data is secure.
Who we help: Businesses that need to increase employee understanding of GDPR
GDPR training from Harper James equips your staff with the knowledge to handle all those data protection issues likely to arise in the course of their work. We design GDPR training with each client in mind. We won’t waste time on matters that are unlikely to affect you or your staff. Instead we will concentrate on the way you process and control data, how you justify data processing, and the security measures you have in place for storing the data. We’ll then assess the data protection matters you are likely to encounter and apply the appropriate messaging and emphasis into our tailor-made training.
Finding the right legal partner
Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 8,000 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Why choose Harper James Solicitors?
Our specialist data protection lawyers have first-hand experience – working in industry – of the burden now placed on businesses when attempting to fulfill GDPR obligations. Our training is designed to reduce the risks posed by breaches of GDPR. We are focused on doing this in the most practical and cost-effective way possible. Our knowledge of the Information Commissioner’s Office and our investment in ongoing professional development means we are always aware of changes in the rules that could affect our clients.
Beyond providing you with GDPR advice we can also take a wider view of your business goals, providing you with commercially driven advice across a complete range of business legal services. Whatever stage you’re at in scaling your business, we offer a fully integrated service, from corporate transactions and IP licensing, to employment contracts, and setting up employee incentive plans. Our aim is to support you as your business develops, all while making sure you comply with current legislation and best practice guidelines.
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Top ranked SME focused firm
"Harper James is a one-stop shop for anything legal. It has excellent breadth, with experience on a large number of deals and multiple departments for different legal areas."
Chambers and Partners 2026
Pricing and service plans
Legal support designed
to fit your business needs
Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Engage
Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates
An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.
Enable
Purpose built legal support for start-ups and smaller businesses
Monthly subscription plan for £239 per month, with £159 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
Extend
Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses
Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 33% discount on our Standard Rates.
