Practice Overview
Saiful was Called to the Bar in 2005 by the Honourable Society of the Lincoln’s Inn. He specialises in all areas of UK and EU Data Protection & Information Privacy law and family law. Saiful is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals [IAPP] as an Information Privacy Professional in Europe [CIPP/E].
Areas of Practice include:
Advising:
On data protection contracts, notices and policies;
On international data transfers;
On data protection implications for specific new product development;
On particular issues relating to GDPR, DPA, PECR and other regulations;
On implementing processes;
On remedies available to data subjects for data breaches;
In all areas relating to claims for data breaches;
On particular issues relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000
On ensuring compliance with the UK GDPR; and
On compliance issues and/or on ICO enforcement powers.
Drafting:
Data protection contracts, notices and policies;
Protocol letters, statements of case; and other GDPR related documentation.
Representing:
Businesses and organisations against claims for data breaches and/or for non-compliance generally and individuals in their claims for private remedies for data breaches.
Training:
Delivering tailored presentations or training on specific data protection topics.
Saiful is accredited to receive instructions directly from organisations and individuals alike.
Certifications
Certified by the IAPP as an Information Privacy Professional in Europe [CIPP/E]
Reported Cases
MZ v RZ [2021] EWHC 2940 (Fam)
https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2021/2490.html
Saiful Islam successfully represented Applicant father in reported case in post-Brexit international child abduction - Non-Hague - wrongful removal - habitual residence
A v SM & anor [2012] EWHC 435 (Fam)
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2012/435.html
Forced marriage case heard by Baker J which included consideration of applications for forced marriage protection orders under Part 4A of the Family Law Act 1996.
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Degree/University
LLB Honours – University of Hertfordshire
Scholarships/awards/prizes
Winner of Prospects Legal Cup 2002 (one of five members of the winning team)
Memberships
Professional member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals [IAPP]
Areas of Practice
All areas of UK and EU Data Protection & Information Privacy law
General family and children law
Trust/Co-ownership of land
Languages
Bengali – Sylheti dialect (fluent)
Outside Interests
Playing badminton, socialising and reading non-fiction.