Jessica Rich Named FTC Director of Consumer Protection

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On June 17, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission announced that FTC Chair Edith Ramirez has appointed Jessica Rich as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Rich has served in several leadership roles in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection during her 20-year tenure with the agency. Most recently, she served as Associate Director of the Division of Financial Practices.

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Tags: Consumer Protection, Edith Ramirez, Enforcement, Federal Trade Commission, General, Jessica Rich, Obama, Online Privacy

Hunton & Williams LLP’s Global Privacy and Data Security Practice Tops Chambers Rankings

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s global Privacy and Data Security practice again ranked in “Band 1” in 2013 Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers UK.

Global practice group leader Lisa Sotto, who was recently named among The National Law Journal’s “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America,” was recognized in Chambers USA as a “Star” performer, the guide’s highest ranking. Sotto was the only privacy lawyer in the U.S. to receive this distinguished ranking. In the same guide, New York partner Aaron Simpson was highlighted for his notable work in advising on global privacy and data security matters.

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Tags: Aaron Simpson, Bridget Treacy, Centre for Information Policy Leadership, General, Lisa Sotto, Richard Thomas, Rosemary Jay, Wim Nauwelaerts

Privacy Piracy Radio Interview on Cybersecurity with Sotto

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On June 3, 2013, Privacy Piracy host Mari Frank will interview Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, on KUCI 88.9 FM radio in Irvine, California. Listen to the latest developments in cybersecurity, including legal issues businesses should consider when dealing with cybersecurity threats and the types of information being targeted. The radio interview will be featured at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KUCI 88.9 FM and is available via audio streaming at www.kuci.org.

Tags: Cybersecurity, General, Information Security, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Security Breach

Sotto Continues as Chair of DHS’ Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Lisa J. Sotto, head of Hunton & Williams LLP’s Privacy and Data Security practice and managing partner of the New York office, was recently re-appointed as Chair of the Department of Homeland Security’s Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee (“DPIAC”). Sotto was first appointed Chair of DPIAC in 2012 for a one-year term. This most recent tenure will expire in April 2014.

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Tags: Department of Homeland Security, General, Lisa Sotto

FBI Senior Cybersecurity Adviser Paul Tiao Joins Hunton & Williams’ Renowned Global Privacy and Data Security Practice

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

The FBI Director’s Senior Cybersecurity Adviser Paul M. Tiao has joined Hunton & Williams LLP as a partner in the Privacy and Data Security practice group. Tiao served as Senior Counselor to FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III on cybersecurity, electronic surveillance, intellectual property crimes, digital forensics, and other national security and criminal issues. He formulated cybersecurity policy positions, drafted legislative language, coordinated strategy on these issues; and represented the FBI in discussions within the Executive Branch, with Congress, and with industry leaders. Tiao will be based in the firm’s Washington office.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, General, Lisa Sotto, Paul Tiao

Sotto Named Among National Law Journal’s “100 Most Influential Lawyers”

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the firm’s Global Privacy and Data Security practice, has been named to The National Law Journal’s “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America” list. Last published in 2006, this is only the eighth time this list of legal luminaries has been compiled since it was first established in 1985 as “Profiles in Power.”

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Tags: Centre for Information Policy Leadership, Cybersecurity, Events, General, Information Security, Lisa Sotto, Security Breach

UK ICO Issues Guidance on BYOD for Organizations

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On March 7, 2013, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published guidance (the “Guidance”) on Bring Your Own Device (“BYOD”) to explain to data controllers “what they need to consider when permitting the use of personal devices to process personal data for which they are responsible.” BYOD refers to the use of individuals’ personal devices to access and store corporate information.

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Tags: Accountability, BYOD, Christopher Graham, Data Controller, Data Protection Act, European Union, General, Geolocation, Information Commissioners Office, International, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media, United Kingdom, Workplace Privacy

Hunton & Williams Maintains Top-Tier Rankings in Data Protection by Chambers UK

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams is pleased to announce the firm maintained its top-tier “Band 1” ranking in Data Protection in the 2013 edition of Chambers UK. Our London-based principals also maintained their high rankings as leading Data Protection lawyers:

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Tags: Bridget Treacy, Centre for Information Policy Leadership, European Union, General, International, Richard Thomas, Rosemary Jay, United Kingdom

Privacy Attorneys Receive New York Super Lawyers Honors

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that several privacy attorneys were named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list for 2012. For the seventh consecutive year, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, was selected as a New York Super Lawyer. In addition, partner Aaron P. Simpson and associate Mason A. Weisz were included as Rising Stars for the second year in a row, and associate Melinda L. McLellan debuted in the Rising Stars category. As members of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security team, their practices focus on complex privacy and data security matters, including assisting clients with the remediation of large-scale data security incidents and compliance with federal, state and international privacy and data security requirements.

Tags: Aaron Simpson, General, Lisa Sotto, Mason Weisz, Melinda McLellan, New York

Hunton & Williams Recognized Among Top Internet, E-Commerce and Data Protection Firms

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that five attorneys of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice group have been named as “The International Who’s Who of Internet, E-Commerce & Data Protection Lawyers” in 2012. They include partners Lisa J. Sotto, Wim Nauwelaerts and Bridget Treacy, Senior Attorney Rosemary Jay and Associate Dr. Jörg Hladjk. Who’s Who notes that “[t]he ‘cross-disciplinary’ and ‘client-focused’ Hunton & Williams LLP performs well, with a total of five lawyers selected from its ‘sophisticated’ IT and data protection practice. The firm establishes a strong global presence, with outstanding practitioners identified in both Europe and the US.”

The research for the Who’s Who guide is based on “comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide.”

Tags: Bridget Treacy, General, Jörg Hladjk, Lisa Sotto, Rosemary Jay, Wim Nauwelaerts