Data Sharing Agreement Services for UK Organisations
We help your organisation share personal data lawfully, securely and clearly under UK GDPR.
We review and draft data sharing agreements for organisations that share personal data with partners, suppliers, group companies, public bodies or other third parties.
Data Sharing Agreement Services for UK Organisations
Ideal for organisations sharing personal data with partners, suppliers, group companies, public bodies or other controllers.
A data sharing agreement is different from a data processing agreement. It is usually used where organisations share personal data as independent controllers or joint controllers, rather than where one party processes data only on another organisation’s instructions.
Clara Westbrook
25+ Years PQE
Founder | Qualified Solicitor | Data Protection Specialist
079 76 939 016
What we offer
We help organisations review, draft and improve data sharing agreements so each party understands the data flows, purpose, lawful basis, responsibilities and risks.
- Review of existing data sharing agreements to identify unclear roles, missing clauses and risk areas.
- Drafting of new data sharing agreements covering purpose, scope, lawful basis, security, retention and responsibilities.
- Advice on controller roles, including independent controllers, joint controllers and where a data processing agreement may be more appropriate.
- Practical recommendations on privacy notices, individual rights, breach procedures, liability and UK GDPR accountability.
What we need from you:
1
A copy of the current agreement or proposed data sharing arrangement.
2
A brief description of who the data is shared with and why.
3
Any concerns about roles, risks, safeguards or UK GDPR compliance.
Costing structure
Once we’ve seen the agreement, the data sharing arrangement and your deadline, we’ll confirm a written estimate before starting.
Fixed Fee | From £499 + VAT | Ideal for a short data sharing agreement or initial review. |
Hourly Rate | From £375 + VAT | Suitable for drafting, negotiation points or more detailed advice. |
Daily Rate | From £1,000 + VAT | Suitable for wider data sharing projects, multiple agreements or urgent work. |
Retainer | Ongoing | Ideal for organisations needing regular GDPR, data sharing or contract support. |
Why organisations choose WDPS
We are a solicitor-led organisation with over 25 years’ experience in data protection and privacy law. We help organisations create clear data sharing agreements that define roles, responsibilities, safeguards and lawful data sharing arrangements under UK GDPR.
We have worked with organisations across multiple sectors including WarnerMedia, Yum! Brands, Burberry, Expedia and Société Générale, supporting privacy, data protection, commercial contracts and compliance documentation.
Request a data sharing agreement review
Speak directly with a data protection specialist
+44 (0)7976 939 016 (Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat: 10 – 4pm). If you would like us to call or email you, please leave your details and a short summary of your data sharing arrangement. We will let you know what information we need and confirm the most suitable pricing option before work begins.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a data sharing agreement always legally required?
A standalone data sharing agreement is not mandatory in every controller-to-controller arrangement, but the ICO treats one as good practice. Joint controllers must have a transparent arrangement setting out their respective responsibilities, while controller-to-processor relationships require an appropriate written contract.
Does signing a data sharing agreement make the sharing lawful?
No. The agreement supports accountability, but each party must still establish a lawful basis, comply with the data protection principles, provide appropriate privacy information and apply suitable security and retention controls.
What should a data sharing agreement cover?
It should identify the parties, purposes, data and individuals involved, lawful bases, roles and responsibilities, security, retention, individual rights, breach handling, onward sharing and review arrangements. The detail should reflect the scale and risk of the sharing.
What if personal data will be shared outside the UK?
The parties must also assess the rules on international transfers. Depending on the destination and circumstances, this may require an adequacy regulation, contractual safeguards and a transfer risk assessment in addition to the data sharing agreement.