During the week of April 1, 2019, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP hosted its annual executive retreat in Washington, D.C. CIPL held a full-day working session on evolving technologies and a new U.S. privacy framework followed by a closed members only half-day roundtable on global privacy trends with special guest Helen Dixon, Data Protection Commissioner of Ireland.
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Hunton Partners with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on “Seeking Solutions: Aligning Data Breach Notification Rules Across Borders”
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, in coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently issued a report setting forth best practices for an effective data breach notification framework. This blog entry provides a link to download the report.…
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Lisa Sotto, Head of Hunton’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, Kicks Off FTC Data Security Panel
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In connection with its hearings on data security, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a December 12 panel discussion on “The U.S. Approach to Consumer Data Security,” which featured private practitioner Lisa Sotto from Hunton Andrews Kurth.…
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Hunton Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2019 FinTech Guide
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm was recognized in the inaugural Chambers and Partners 2019 FinTech guide, and Lisa Sotto was ranked in the Band 1 category for Data Protection and Cyber Security.…
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FTC’s Upcoming Hearing Will Address U.S. Approach to Data Security
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The FTC published the agenda for the ninth session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century, which will focus on data security.…
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Webinar Recording Available on SEC Cybersecurity Guidance
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On March 7, 2018, Hunton & Williams LLP hosted a webinar with Lisa Sotto, Aaron Simpson, Scott Kimpel and Brittany Bacon on the SEC’s recent cybersecurity guidance.…
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Lisa Sotto Recognized as a Leading Woman Lawyer by Crain’s New York Business
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On December 18, 2017, Lisa Sotto was recognized among the Leading Women Lawyers in NYC by Crain’s New York Business.…
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Lisa Sotto Honored as an “Outstanding Woman in the Legal Profession”
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On December 11, 2017, Lisa Sotto, chair of Hunton & Williams LLP’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, was one of 54 women in the legal profession honored at the New York County Lawyers Association’s 103rd annual dinner.…
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Hunton Privacy and Insurance Leaders Address Prevention and Insurability of Cyber Attacks
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Following Hunton & Williams’ November GC Cybersecurity Briefing, Securityroundtable.org published an article highlighting the vulnerabilities businesses face in a world of e-commerce and interconnectivity. …
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Privacy and Data Security Risks in M&A Transactions: Part 2 of Video Series
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In our final two segments of the series, industry leaders Lisa Sotto, Steve Haas, Allen Goolsby, Eric Friedberg, and Lee Pacchia continue their discussion on privacy and cybersecurity in M&A transactions and what companies can do to minimize risks before, during and after a deal closes.…
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