Do law firms ever cover the cost of the CIPP/US certificate?

Anyone stayed at Ritz Carlton Toronto? Would you recommend/nah/nicer properties around town?

That feeling of relief when transitioning into a new project and you’re not the only gay/queer/whatever ...

Best way to grow organically on social media? It seems that our engagement has taken a dive and nothing is working anymore.

Toughest to least part?

Let's have an honest, educated discussion about the new health care bill. What are your thoughts and concerns? What do you like/dislike about it?

Recommendations for cute hiking outfits and boots? 😘

Why would you fire someone as a junior? I feel like I don’t get room to grow.

Just heard that we will be switching from remote learning to "blended learning" as opposed to "hybrid learning". What's the difference?

New BlockFI CC looks lit. Thoughts?

Spending the weekend in Charlotte. What’s poppin here?

What companies (other than Amazon) hire non-technical PMs?

Anyone going to KPMG's AU training Jan 8th?

Do you have someone in your office/group that you just loathe? They’ve only been on good projects with strong project teams since they’ve started. I’ve gone to them for help in the past via a partners suggestion but came to find out they’ve had their hand held the whole time. How do you get past feeling jealous and annoyed because you work your ass off and are supposedly a top performer but still get put on shit projects with no help? Is it really just time to walk? Been here for 4 years.

Line Producer vs. Agency Producer Death Match: who wins?

How do you make friends while being the new person in town? Is it possible to make friends without having to do drugs? Can we be sober and still be friends ?

I received an offer from a quant fund. My offer letter doesn’t explicitly state my role/position, it is nyc based, and that it’s full time. It also doesn’t provide benefits breakdown, just a blanket statement that I’m eligible. I’ve spoken to the recruiter about these items, but general response is that this is standard for the company. To me this is all very strange and I feel it should be defined more. Does this sound normal to others? Can’t tell if i should push on this more or leave it.

I am seriously starting to lose my shit with this WFH. I did it for a long time and was ok when I was in an urban area. I could people watch and get my fill. I moved to a rural area and (cont)

Startup idea I'd like some opinions on: a website that provides users with startup ideas. Our competitive advantage will be our people - plan on poaching entrepreneurs with only the most successful track records to be analysts, including Elon Musk, Travis Kalanick, Kenneth Lay, and Elizabeth Holmes. Will save on hosting costs by using Geocities.

Thoughts on viability?

Anyone know of any privacy teams that truly have great people and especially partners? Transactional/counseling focused. Thank you.

Anyone attend University of Houston for their JD and now work in privacy?

Anyone lateral from lit to privacy trans and can speak about the experience? Looking to retool but not sure if possible

Can you incorporate SCCs by reference in a DPA?

Any advice for a soon-to-be third year privacy associate looking to move from a midsize firm to in house somewhere? I’m CIPP/US certified if that matters. Open to getting other credentials if they’ll help. Thanks in advance!

Hello Thompson Reuters is hiring for general editors and privacy specific editors, the roles are completely remote and center around editing practical law content in privacy. If you're a person with privacy experience/certifications and want a low-key job editing materials with Thompson Reuters please private message me so I can give you more details and refer you.

Recent law school grad here. I'm interested in breaking into data privacy. I haven't had any internship experience in the area, but I've taken related coursework during law school. The positions I've been seeing require 5+ YOE. Any tips on how I can break in? Thanks in advance.

Firms hiring in Texas, Iowa or remote? Junior associate with CIPP (US +E), CIPM, and a post-grad fellowship in cybersecurity.

Anyone take the CIPM recently? How was it?

Does anyone here have experience as a combined Privacy Officer and Privacy Counsel role or working with a combined role? We’re deliberating combining those roles at my company, chiefly to save headcount and budget. I have some concerns about someone serving both roles at once (e.g. maintaining privilege), but that could just be me.

How do you all do data mapping? Any good resources or software/useful visualization tools you recommend?

Which law school courses are worth highlighting under relevant coursework for a privacy focused position?

Is there any additional tangible value in getting the CIPM in addition to the CIPP (I.e., will a company hire a candidate with both the CIPP and CIPM over one with just the CIPP, if both candidates have same YOE)?

Any associate privacy roles open in Austin, TX?

Anyone have any sources for where I can find a good CIPP/E information outline? Found an outline incredibly useful for CIPP/US exam.

I currently work in big 4 cybersecurity consulting making 120k 3 years out of undergrad. Would it be worth it for me to pursue law school?

Apparently IAPP had a webinar this week on hiring in the privacy field. My mentee and a few law students I know all watched and it sounds like a lot of the advice was pretty bad. I wish IAPP would tailor things for attorneys versus compliance, consulting, engineers, etc. I feel like they are doing such a disservice to everyone by trying to cater to all audiences at once.

Why aren’t we seeing more angst about cross-border data transfers post-Schrems II, and after the new EDPB recommendations for supplemental measures. Any theories?

Are inter company agreements needed for Canada/provinces?

Looking to pivot to privacy from m&a midlevel. Any advice would be appropriated!