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Protecting Your Business and Your Data

Sharing personal or sensitive data with other organisations is often necessary, but it carries significant legal and operational risks. Without clear agreements, businesses can be exposed to breaches of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, or other regulatory requirements, leading to fines, reputational damage, or legal claims.

A well-drafted data sharing agreement (DSA) adds value by clarifying responsibilities, ensuring compliance, and building trust between organisations. It defines the purpose of sharing, the types of data involved, retention periods, security measures, and accountability, reducing the risk of accidental or unlawful disclosure.

Loch works with you to review existing agreements or create new ones. We ensure they meet legal requirements while remaining practical for day-to-day operations. Our approach considers not only compliance, but also operational workflows, risk management, and clarity for staff handling the data.

Beyond the agreement itself, we provide guidance on implementing secure processes, documenting compliance, and monitoring data sharing practices. This ensures your organisation can confidently share data when needed while protecting individuals’ privacy and your business from potential liability.

How Loch can help

At Loch, we combine legal expertise with practical understanding of how organisations use data. We ensure your data sharing agreements are robust, compliant, and workable, giving you clarity and confidence.

Our approach is tailored: we consider your sector, the type of data involved, and the relationships with other organisations. We make the obligations clear, practical, and enforceable, so staff can handle data appropriately without constant legal oversight.

Loch also provides support beyond drafting agreements. We advise on implementing policies, staff guidance, auditing compliance, and monitoring ongoing data sharing arrangements. This proactive approach reduces risk and ensures agreements function effectively in practice, not just on paper.

Key Elements

Yes, whenever personal or sensitive data is shared with another organisation. A DSA ensures both parties understand responsibilities, comply with law, and protect individuals’ privacy.

It should define the purpose, type of data, retention periods, security measures, roles and responsibilities, and how compliance will be monitored.

A clear agreement reduces legal risk, prevents accidental breaches, and demonstrates compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act.

Absolutely. We can review, update, or improve your current agreements to ensure they are compliant, clear, and practical for ongoing use.

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