Trends in Global Data Privacy Laws and Enforcement

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Marc Lombardi is chair of Shipman’s Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Practice Group. With more than 20 years of privacy law experience, Marc provides clients strategic business consulting on all aspects of information policy including privacy, cybersecurity, data incident response and data asset management.

Marc advises clients in complex, highly regulated sectors. From initial management, protection, disposal and regulatory compliance to incident/breach responses, notifications, post-breach investigation and litigation, Marc guides clients through each step of the data privacy and protection lifecycle. He regularly advises on compliance with all federal and state privacy regulations, as well as international standards such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Much of Marc’s practice centers around emerging technologies. He counsels clients on adoption of new technologies and advises on investing in emerging technologies.

Marc recommends best practices for compliant data use and helps clients monetize the value of digital assets in the context of partnerships, data licensing and other transactions.

Prior to joining Shipman, Marc served as Deputy General Counsel of the Yale New Haven Health System. Because Marc began his career as a software architect developing complex n-tier and web-based solutions, he brings a wealth of knowledge of both legal compliance issues as well as software, technology, and data systems to his clients in highly regulated industries including health care, insurance, public utilities, and banking.

Camila assists clients with privacy and data security compliance, artificial intelligence (AI) governance and information governance. As director of Shook’s Privacy Compliance and AI Governance Task Forces, Camila leverages her in-depth knowledge of data protection regulations worldwide to counsel clients on the compliant handling of personal data in a way that moves business forward.

With reputation and confidential information at stake, companies need a trusted advisor who has experience understanding the differing requirements of multiple jurisdictions and integrating them into a seamless privacy program. Camila’s experience working proactively with clients to streamline privacy practices and develop creative solutions to embed privacy awareness into an organization’s procedures, together with her commitment to client service, positions her well to advise companies navigating the complexities of U.S. state and federal and international data protection requirements. Camila also helps clients assess privacy and cybersecurity risk and proactively implement mitigating measures, and regularly advises companies of all sizes and in multiple industries on AI governance, helping develop policies, principles, and procedures for responsible use of the technology and on information governance, data classification and data retention issues.

Camila has achieved the Privacy Law Specialist (PLS) designation and has been certified as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), demonstrative of her comprehensive knowledge of privacy laws, privacy program management and essential data protection practices. She has also been certified as an Information Privacy Professional in European Law (CIPP/E) and U.S. Law (CIPP/US) as well as Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). She speaks regularly on data protection and cybersecurity issues at various events, including those hosted by the IAPP, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the American Bar Association.

Sarah Sinclair is a privacy leader and in-house counsel with 15 years of global data privacy, information security, and artificial intelligence & machine learning experience in highly regulated and technology-driven industries. She is a JD/MBA graduate with a proven track record of providing practical and actionable advice to senior management. Cross-functional expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technology issues. Sarah is currently the VP and Corporate Counsel in charge of Global Data Privacy at Prudential Financial.