About the Privacy and Information Management Practice
Computerworld magazine has named Hunton & Williams the top firm for privacy for the third year in a row based on a survey of more than 2,000 corporate privacy professionals. Also, in 2010, Chambers and Partners rated Hunton & Williams the top Privacy and Data Security practice in both Chambers Global and Chambers USA guides, noting that “the firm stands out in the field on account of its wonderful lawyers who are passionate about privacy.” The firm also was ranked in “Tier 1” in The Legal 500 United States 2010 edition for Data Protection and Privacy. As recognized by these publications, Hunton & Williams’ Privacy and Information Management practice is known throughout the world for its deep experience, breadth of knowledge and outstanding client service.
The Firm’s Privacy and Information Management practice assists organizations in managing global privacy and security risks associated with the collection, use, transmittal, disclosure, storage and disposal of information, and works closely with clients to conduct full-scale privacy assessments. The team counsels clients regarding compliance with international, federal and state privacy and information security requirements, including those arising under the EU data protection directives, implementing EU member state laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, state laws and implementing regulations. In providing legal advice, Hunton & Williams’ privacy team leverages its deep understanding of the public policy issues and business processes that inform the current privacy debate both in the United States and overseas.
Since 2001, the Firm has been home to the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams, a privacy think tank and consulting practice that provides strategic consulting services and helps members develop global privacy and data security strategies for the digital age. The Centre also provides members with a forum for shaping privacy solutions and joins companies, consumer leaders and senior policy makers to develop next-generation privacy principles that enable global information flows.
About Hunton & Williams LLP
Hunton & Williams LLP provides legal services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals, as well as to a broad array of other entities. Since our establishment more than a century ago, Hunton & Williams has grown to more than 1,000 attorneys serving clients in 100 countries from 19 offices around the world. In addition to privacy and information management, the depth and breadth of our experience extends to more than 100 practice areas, including bankruptcy and creditors rights, commercial litigation, corporate transactions and securities law, intellectual property, international and government relations, regulatory law, products liability. For additional information, please visit our website at www.hunton.com.
