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Jamie Drucker

Of Counsel - Data protection & privacy

Jamie’s practice includes advising clients on a wide range of privacy and data protection issues, including:

  • responding to regulatory investigations and data breaches arising from security incidents;
  • managing contentious data subject complaints and rights requests;
  • assessing privacy risks in the context of new lines of business and the adoption of new technologies, in particular in relation to adtech and AI;
  • user notification and consent issues (including implementing appropriate consent management platforms for online users);
  • issues of anonymisation and pseudonymisation; and
  • drafting and negotiating complex data processing and transfer agreements.

He has particular expertise advising clients on ad-tech compliance issues, in terms of navigating ePrivacy and GDPR requirements in the context of data collection, online tracking and profiling.

Jamie also has experience in drafting Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), both for processors and controllers, and in helping clients to navigate the complex BCR application and review process.

Jamie also helps clients respond to data breach incidents, and defend regulatory enforcement action across Europe. He has also worked on high profile data protection litigation in the English High Court.

Jamie’s work highlights include:

  • Acting for a global video sharing platform on a regulatory investigation regarding alleged unlawful processing of user data and related litigation.
  • Acting for a global social media platform on legal proceedings concerning the training of a generative AI model.
  • Advising a major adtech platform on a major regulatory investigation, litigation and a range of privacy compliance issues.
  • Advising a major airline on a range of adtech compliance issues.

Jamie also has experience advising clients on issues arising from freedom of information legislation.

Jamie is a member of the Society of Computers & Law as well as the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Credentials

  • BA, History, University of Cambridge
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law, BPP London
  • Qualified 2011

Publications

Data Protection publication

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What others say

"We work primarily with Mark Watts and Jamie Drucker. Both are highly knowledgeable and professional, and have a very strong focus on understanding client requirements." Legal 500 2025
"The group is well regarded for its strength in depth at all levels, with notable junior specialists including Jamie Drucker and Faye Harrison." Legal 500 2025
"He does difficult, cutting-edge matters and manages them well." Chambers and Partners 2024
"Jamie is super commercial and focused on getting the best result for clients." Chambers and Partners 2024
"Jamie Drucker understands our business and consistently provides business-friendly solutions to complex data privacy matters." Chambers and Partners 2024
“Marc Dautlich and Jamie Drucker have been incredible in helping with addressing GDPR issues. They are very knowledgeable about UK and EU GDPR. Not only are they diligence in their work, they are also responsive and available considering that different time zones and short deadlines. They understand their clients’ concerns and limitation and work within the law to satisfy the clients’ needs. Its pure pleasure to work with them knowing that they will be supportive and understandable of the clients’ positions.” Legal 500 2024
“Jamie Drucker combines an impressive grasp of detail and technical law with a clear and pragmatic delivery style.” Legal 500 2024
“Really skilled and knowledgeable and an all round nice guy who is always willing to help.” Legal 500 2024
“Jamie Drucker and Faye Harrison are rising stars. They are able to quickly understand our legal issues and connect them with broader business concerns, and they are able to provide solutions that take these factors into account.” Legal 500 2024
“Jamie Drucker regularly handles data protection matters for a wide client base, including those in the technology and retail sectors. As well as advising on GDPR compliance, his experience also includes assisting with data subject access requests.” Chambers and Partners 2023
“Jamie is strong technically and good with clients.” Chambers and Partners 2023
“Jamie provides impressively clear advice on complex data privacy queries.” Chambers and Partners 2023
“We have been extremely impressed by Jamie Drucker responsiveness and the clarity with which he has advised the business on some complex matters.” Legal 500 2023
“Jamie Drucker has assisted with several matters and has really impressed with the thoroughness and clarity of his advice.” Legal 500 2022
“He [Jamie Drucker] can think outside the box and is really good at assessing the risk of something." Chambers and Partners 2021
"He [Jamie Drucker] provides pragmatic advice, particularly in relation to complex issues." Chambers and Partners 2021

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