Sarah Pearce

Advised a global technology company on global data privacy compliance and cybersecurity-related matters.

Advised a multinational media client on AI governance issues, including developing standard contract terms and AI policies for compliance with the EU AI Act and other AI laws, frameworks and emerging global standards.

Advised a client in the beauty sector on complex, cross-border cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. Successfully handled investigations with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and various EU supervisory authorities.

Advised a multinational client in the financial services sector on global privacy compliance programs, including compliance with the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and DORA.

Advised a global manufacturer of smart home devices on the application of the Cyber Resilience Act, including engagement with local EU regulatory bodies.

Advised a multinational retail client on its cross-border data transfer strategies and mechanisms to legitimize international data flows, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Advised a luxury consumer brand on compliance regarding the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Advised a client in the financial services sector on a broad range of data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including the development of international data transfer strategies and the preparation of related contractual documentation.

Provided advice to a consumer retail client on data privacy and AI compliance issues arising in the workplace, including in respect of the implementation of employee monitoring tools and CCTV systems.

Served as global privacy counsel to a luxury goods group. Work included assisting the client in developing a global privacy framework, cross-border transfer documents and responding to DSARs.