Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
About
Provided by Goodwin
practical advice on all aspects of the data risk management lifecycle. In addition to addressing privacy and cybersecurity requirements, we help clients develop risk management strategies and data-driven products and services that leverage technology to create value.
Our proactive data, privacy, and cybersecurity offerings include advising on:
- Development of data-driven products and services in compliance with global privacy and cybersecurity requirements
- Privacy and security diligence in connection with corporate transactions, including M&A, IPOs, outsourcing, and private placements
- Data governance, assessments, and risk management, including gap assessments, cybersecurity exercises, audit preparation, and C-suite and board counseling
- Transaction and contracting support, including drafting and negotiating data protection agreements and strategic counseling for vendor management
- Privacy and security program development and counseling on compliance with new and emerging US and international requirements, including the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- US state and federal, and international legislative and regulatory developments
Chambers Review
Goodwin's practice is particularly strong in providing US and EU-related advice for clients in the healthcare, financial, public services and technology sectors. The team advises on the full scope of privacy and cybersecurity related matters, including those arising from M&A transactions and regulatory investigations.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised National Public Radio on privacy compliance in the US and Europe in connection with the organization's user engagement and sponsorship programs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The group is strong in subject matter expertise, organization and preparation."
"The team's service level and responsiveness are outstanding."
"Goodwin's group is highly skilled and has a depth and breadth of subject matter expertise."
"The group is strong in subject matter expertise, organization and preparation."
"The team's service level and responsiveness are outstanding."
"Goodwin's group is highly skilled and has a depth and breadth of subject matter expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Jud Welle assists clients stemming from a broad spectrum of sectors, including financial services, heathcare and clean energy. He has extensive experience of providing counsel on incident response, as well as regulatory response and compliance.
"He's a great lawyer who is also responsive."
Omer Tene is held in high regard in the market. He is noted for his ability to assist large clients with data privacy reviews, transfers and incident responses.
"Omer is really practical and he has so much experience."
"He's very smart and thoughtful."