Tag Archives: Lisa Sotto

Hunton Hosts Webinar on Current Trends in Global Privacy Enforcement

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On January 12, 2012, Hunton & Williams hosted an hour-long webinar on the current enforcement environment in the U.S. and EU. The webinar, Current Trends in Global Privacy Enforcement, covered issues ranging from the Federal Trade Commission’s tougher approach to investigations to increased monitoring of corporate privacy practices by European data protection authorities. Hunton & Williams speakers included Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice, London partner Bridget Treacy, London senior attorney Rosemary Jay and Brussels associate Dr. Jörg Hladjk.

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Sotto Breaks Down Data Breach Response in Interview with BankInfoSecurity

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On November 30, 2011, Tracy Kitten, Managing Editor of BankInfoSecurity, interviewed Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP. Discussing how data breaches can be game changers for organizations that suffer major incidents, Sotto emphasized that companies need to consider both the legal compliance issues involved with data breaches and potential reputational risks. Sotto also addressed how attorneys can play a key role in helping companies through the process.

Read the interview transcript or listen to the podcast, which can be streamed or downloaded as an MP3 on the BankInfoSecurity website.

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Law360 Q&A with Lisa Sotto

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On November 4, 2011, Law360 interviewed Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP. In a question and answer session, Sotto discussed the challenges of working with multinational companies on compliance with privacy laws, and addressed questions related to her practice and career. Read the full interview.

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Privacy Attorneys Receive Super Lawyers Honors

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to congratulate Aaron P. Simpson and Mason A. Weisz for their inclusion in Super Lawyers New York Rising Stars 2011. 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. In addition, for the sixth consecutive year, Lisa J. Sotto, head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams, was selected as a New York Super Lawyer. Read the entire press release.

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Mexico Hosts 33rd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On November 2-3, 2011, Mexico’s Federal Institute for Access to Information and Data Protection (“IFAI”) will host the 33rd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Mexico City. Marty Abrams, President of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP, is the chairman of the Conference’s advisory panel and principal advisor to Conference organizers on program content. Hunton & Williams is a proud sponsor of the event which will feature Hunton representatives as speakers or moderators on multiple panels and plenary sessions, including the following:

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Privacy Piracy Host Interviews Sotto

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On September 19, 2011, Privacy Piracy host Mari Frank interviewed 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.  In the interview, Ms. Sotto discussed critical current privacy and data security issues, including lessons learned from the recent data breaches, the regulatory framework in the U.S. and EU, and expected legislative changes in the privacy arena globally.

Listen to the Privacy Piracy interview.

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FoxNews: Is There Need for a Data Security Law?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On September 6, 2011, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of Hunton & Williams’ Privacy and Data Security practice, discussed why companies and individuals should be concerned about protecting their personal information in an interview with FoxNews.com.

View the video of Lisa’s interview with Kimberly Guilfoyle.

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Sotto Speaks on State and Federal Cyber Risk Law

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On June 9, 2011, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of Hunton & Williams LLP’s Privacy and Data Security practice, spoke during the regulatory session on state and federal laws at NetDiligence’s Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum in Philadelphia.  Sotto discussed recent changes to the legal landscape, emphasizing regulatory authorities’ growing interest in policy and enforcement issues and increased legislative activity on the state and federal levels.

View an excerpt from Sotto’s remarks as part of the panel discussion.

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Hunton & Williams LLP Keeps Top Spot in Privacy Rankings

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce its 2011 rankings from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500: United States.  The firm maintained its number one ranking in both surveys for its Privacy and Data Security practice.

For the last four years, the firm has held the “Band 1” ranking for Privacy and Data Security by both the Chambers USA and Chambers Global guides.  In its Chambers USA guide, Chambers and Partners recognized the firm’s privacy and data security practice for its “full spectrum of privacy issues including data security breaches, records and information management and legislation compliance.”  Hunton & Williams also received the highest honors for its client service and “commercial awareness.”  In addition, the practice was praised for its connections with regulatory agencies. Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice, was ranked in “Band 1,” and was singled out for her “tremendous wealth of knowledge” and proactive nature in assisting clients.

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Legal Bisnow Features Marty Abrams and Lisa Sotto

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On April 25, 2011, Legal Bisnow interviewed Marty Abrams, Executive Director of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP, and Hunton & Williams partner Lisa Sotto about hot topics in privacy and data protection.

Read Legal Bisnow’s article, “Hottest Practice Area?”.

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