Data protection that works in practice

Your organisation needs data protection that works in day-to-day operations, not just on paper. LegalWorks’ data protection team combines deep legal expertise with hands-on in-house experience, supporting you from initial assessment through to full implementation.

Clients engage the team for ongoing legal support, structured compliance programmes, a DPO for hire, and qualified input on transactions, supervisory matters and other complex change projects. Data protection work is closely aligned with commercial, technology and security advice.

Our data protection and GDPR services

Advisory and implementation

Advice on GDPR and other data protection laws, from discrete questions to complete compliance frameworks with policies, processes and routines that work in practice.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) for hire

An external DPO function with clear reporting, follow-up and ongoing advice, or support for your internal DPO.

Audits and due diligence

Reviews of your data protection programme and GDPR compliance, plus risk-focused due diligence in corporate transactions.

Training

Tailored training for management, specialists, DPOs and staff, delivered as workshops, classroom training or e-learning, including DP Academy in cooperation with Forum för Dataskydd.

Governance, DPIA and documentation

Governance documents, records of processing, DPIA methodology, templates and routines that last over time.

EU AI Act

Mapping of AI systems, risk classification and advice on the AI Act’s requirements for providers and deployers of AI.


Why structured data protection pays off

Lower regulatory and operational risk

A structured approach reduces the risk of supervisory action, incidents and data breaches, and makes it easier to prioritise remediation in change projects and M&A.

Faster business and more efficient governance

Clear guidance frees internal resources and lets business and IT teams move faster within a defined risk appetite. Data protection becomes part of operations rather than a blocker.

Trust with customers, employees and partners

Mature data protection strengthens trust with customers, employees, authorities and business partners, and is increasingly a requirement in procurements and strategic collaborations.

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The LegalWorks approach to data protection

1. Practical, risk-based advice

Focus on your business model, data flows and actual exposure, not theoretical scenarios.

2. Legal and technical expertise in one team

Lawyers and IT specialists work together, so legal requirements and technical solutions align and are realistic to implement and maintain.

3. Sustainable frameworks that last

Responsibilities are anchored with the right people, and documentation and processes are built for your organisation to own and develop.

Lead contacts

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David Ericson

Senior Lawyer

david.ericson@legalworks.se

+46 72 744 05 64

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Axel Tandberg

Senior Lawyer

axel.tandberg@legalworks.se

+46 70 223 30 10

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Tomas Jalling

Senior Lawyer

tomas.jalling@legalworks.se

+46 73 320 70 21

FAQ

Customers frequently ask

Does our company need a Data Protection Officer?

Can the DPO be external?

When is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) required?

What happens if we don’t comply with the GDPR?

What does a data protection due diligence in an acquisition include?

How does the EU AI Act affect our company?

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