Privacy Law

Would taking the CDPSE in addition to the CIPP as a lawyer be a waste if your goal is to become more marketable?

What’s the better cert for gaining technical privacy skills: CIPT or CDPSE?

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What’s the best way to lateral to Privacy role (attorney or non-attorney positions). I’m currently in ID with 3 YOE and recently passed the CIPP/E exam. I have been applying to jobs but did not get an… more

What’s the best technical skill to combine with a Privacy Law expertise? NLP? Encryption? Or something else?

There are media communities that have been broadcasting my device for their ad sales and viewers investment purposes, although they claim this spying activity as learning, which is terribly unethical and il… more

In need of some advice. Currently in IT consulting in a Project Management role with a year of experience. I am very interested in privacy law though. Should I consider going for a JD or is there a be… more

4th year biglaw privacy associate (making 295 now will make 345 in Feb) just offered 190k base + 20% bonus at in house gig (not tech) as privacy counsel. Take home right now is 208 and take home at in… more

How much more on average does an in house Privacy Attorney/Counsel make for equivalent/identical role in Privacy Compliance/Operations?

What do people find interesting about practicing privacy law? I transitioned because a lot of this work is evolving and it is a niche, so that means money and job security. However, IR work seems bori… more

I hate Ad Tech. I am ready to cry and jump off a cliff. That is all.

Hi folks! Anyone at Morrison Foerster I could chat with? I am very interested in a non-legal position and would appreciate any leads. Thank you!!

Any Chicago/remote firms hiring for a junior privacy associate ? I will be sitting for the Feb bar and have about 3 years experience in various privacy roles. I also have my CIPP/US/E and CIPM

I am currently searching for new opportunities in the Privacy space. I am a licensed attorney with experience working in-house at a global fintech company on their Privacy Legal team.

I am concerned that my junio… more

Does anyone have a.copy of a previous CIPP/US exam. I would like to use it to study for the exam.

Had no idea that "chatting with lewd AI-generated character" would show up on my privacy attorney bingo card today 😂

The internet is freakin wild. Stay safe out there lol.

I work in an industry that is very old school when it comes to security but wants to push forward with new technology full speed ahead. Privacy team is always getting a bad rap for “hindering growth” … more

Can someone have a prosperous career in Privacy without a Law degree? I studied Business (had some credits in Law) and also a degree in Cybersecurity, work in tech. I always loved law and my role invo… more

Question: For a Privacy Consultant (with legal background) trying to decide between the Sec+ vs. CRISC cert, which is the preferred cert? My focus is privacy, but I want to have one cyber cert to have… more

Looking for recommendations for legal data privacy recruiters—TIA!

Can anyone advise what the typical salary for a Data Privacy Advisor role in London, UK is. Keen to hear from people in this role/similar roles.

I am currently looking for an employment attorney. My job has really pushed it. I contacted an attorney a few months back and she was so ignorant from the beginning of the call and didn’t let me fully… more

I was fortunate to get offered two roles: one as Junior Privacy Counsel (I have a law license); the other in Privacy Compliance (non-attorney role). The salaries are negligible. Which leads to my ques… more

If any attorneys on here are interested in privacy and IR work, and are located in NJ, I know of an Associate opening with a NJ mid-sized firm. Feel free to PM me.

Anyone paid for OneTrust DataGuidance? Opinions, value, benefits, cons?
Anything would be helpful.

Any good podcast recs on AI ethics and AI/privacy intersection?

I am 1 month into a 3 month short term disability(std)/LOA and received news a day after a large scale RIF that I was also impacted. The HR person did not realize that I was on LOA and then forwarded … more

IR laterals, what writing samples have you used to send to recruiters? We’re not exactly writing motions and briefs all day long, and I’m scratching my head on what to use.

Anybody here see the sexual harassment allegations against former ftc commissioner and former George Mason law professor Josh Wright? What are your thoughts?

Just started a new role in a midsize firm in litigation. Took the position to transition and step out of a small firm after applying and interviewing for a year. Now I am realizing that the firm does … more

I’m looking at a job application online and it asks “are you under 40 years old?” Why do I feel like this is illegal to ask and ageism? Do I have to answer this question? Should I answer this question… more

Hello! I have been an attorney for about 4 years doing consumer bankruptcy. I want to pivot into a privacy role, and i’m studying for my CIPP. I have no other experience with privacy.
just doing a basi… more

How are companies handling the Zoom changes? Are business teams actually moving away from Zoom?

GDPR question. If you are a website host, and a customer of yours operate an online store. At checkout in order for both parties to be a controller, could you somehow say something along the lines of … more

Had a recuiter reach out a few months back. We chatted over the phone. They asked me to send my resume to submit me. After multiple follow ups never heard back. Same recuiter has messaged me in this b… more

Junior privacy associate and I just got staffed on my first data protection complaint filed by the one and only Max Schrems 😅 ngl it feels very cool to be working on this after learning about him in … more

I am looking for an employment lawyer working in the NY state jurisdiction. Is this the right bowl to get help for this? Any other bowl/lawyer info would-be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Lawyers - would you accept BOAs $5 check for data privacy breach? How can I understand extent of damages and get a larger settlement realistically?

Any advice for someone newly joining big law?

I am new to this platform and would like to know what does it mean if someone upvoted your post?