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How will the General Data Protection Regulation impact the art sector?

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The EU General Data Protection Regulation represents the biggest change in European data privacy laws in twenty years. The purpose of this article is to explain in very straightforward terms what GDPR means for galleries and auction houses and the steps that the sector needs to take to be ready by May 2018 when GDPR takes effect.

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If you require further information on anything covered in this briefing please contact Ian De Freitas or your usual contact at the firm on 020 3375 7000.

This publication is a general summary. It should not replace legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

© Farrer & Co LLP, October 2017

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Ian De Freitas

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Ian has over thirty years' experience as a litigator. He specialises in disputes involving data, technology and intellectual property. Ian leads the firm’s Data, IP and Technology Disputes team. 

Ian has over thirty years' experience as a litigator. He specialises in disputes involving data, technology and intellectual property. Ian leads the firm’s Data, IP and Technology Disputes team. 

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