Privacy Law

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?

I’ve been doing Federal sector labor law for the past 13 years, obtained a LLM IN Privacy and Info Tech law last year with the goal of transitioning into the privacy law space. Looking for advice on … more

Anyone studying for the AI certification from IAPP?

Hi! Just to vent. I am burnt out working at ID to meet my billables. Have been applying to any type of privacy jobs for months but no luck. I have an 8 mo old baby so it’s difficult to study the CIPP … more

I was most recently an M&A associate at an NYC big law firm. I’m currently looking for an in-house counsel role, including privacy counsel roles. Would getting CIPP certified help my job app at al… more

People complaining about IR work. What exactly about it has gotten you down? What are some of the success stories?

And what can be done to be improved? Balancing with advisory work? Having a large benc… more

Received two offers from similar sized firms. One position is in general litigation, the other is in product and commercial litigation. Both defense, both seem to offer possibility to work in privacy… more

Does anyone feel like sharing any good exit strategy stories from IR/breach counsel work? Looking for motivation that there’s light at the end of the tunnel…

Need some guidance, company is looking start developing AI tools for internal and external use, anyone open to chatting for the privacy framework/approach best practices from experience?

Any interesting stories on exploiting Privacy compliance? I had 2 clients experience large upticks in DSAR requests last year; seems like someone or a group was using an automated script to overwhelm… more

Any law professionals willing to have a conversation with me about wanting to switch into the law field? I’ve been considering getting a law degree for some time now (~6 months) and I’d like to learn … more

In light of the MOVEit breach, what additional controls are you advising for your clients? Should they try to move to an API (where possible)? What about zipping and password protecting files before s… more

Anyone used Greenberg for breach work?

Does anyone know of BL firms looking to hire 2021 lateral associates? Finding that most firms with open positions are looking for 2018-2020 grads

Trying to decide between in-house and big law. Not sure what the best move is for my career long term.

Likely deciding to leave my law firm associate role w/o a new role lined up b/c I’m burnt out and the role is a dead end job for me (mostly IR). I’ve tried applying to both firm and in house roles wi… more

Anyone have a CIPM outline that they’d be willing to share?

Who all is currently in or works directly with privacy engineering folks? Seems folks within this come from either law, IT Security, or Tech. But, it also seems there’s those from the GRC space as wel… more

For the attorneys on here. What’s your end goal? To be Chief Privacy Officer? Or, to be General Counsel?

How is the privacy market these days for experienced associates?

For the recruiters in this bowl. Why would you reach out to a candidate then ghost

Now that USA has adequacy, how are you all changing your practices? When is privacy shield going to be available?

Ex-meta looking for open privacy roles. I’ve been getting auto-rejected for things my resume fits perfectly so hoping to make some connections here and get some referrals if possible