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Mark heads Browne Jacobson’s Data Privacy and Cyber Security team.  He specialises in data protection, privacy, cyber-security and freedom of information.  He has almost 20 years’ experience of advising on regulatory, compliance and strategic data issues. Most recently, Mark was a partner leading the UK data privacy practice at the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs (UK). Prior to which he headed the data protection team at Addleshaw Goddard.  Mark has also held a number of senior in-house data protection roles including Head of Data Protection at Barclaycard.

Mark regularly assists clients and industry bodies in lobbying on proposed legislation most recently on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS).  He is advising a number of clients on the impact and opportunities arising from the GDPR, NIS and the Second Payment Services Directive.

He has a wealth of experience managing complex data protection projects including those involving transfers across international borders.

He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Data Protection & Privacy and a Panel Expert for DataGuidance. He also provides input on data related issues to a number of industry groups including in the fields of disruptive technology, financial services, advertising and fraud.