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Data Strategy, Security and Privacy

The increased collection and use of data, the rapid growth in innovation and expansion of networked technologies, and the threats these changes pose and the benefits they offer, present a constantly evolving set of technical and legal hurdles for businesses. Fried Frank's Data Strategy, Security and Privacy Practice provides its clients with the practical, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary advice necessary to navigate all areas related to data strategy, security and privacy, including data collection, use, governance and commercialization. As a part of such counseling, Fried Frank also advises its clients on the implementation and implication of adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including governance strategies.

Our interdisciplinary team includes exceptional data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory and intellectual property and technology lawyers with deep technical and commercial expertise across multiple practice areas and sectors, including antitrust, financial services, capital markets, government contracts, technology, telecommunications, energy, real estate, and industrials. With a wealth of experience concerning all facets of data use and governance, we provide cutting edge legal services to clients who are looking to manage and exploit data within their businesses. Our lawyers also collaborate on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions by conducting due diligence and counseling on risk-mitigation strategies.

Fried Frank was named a "Leading Law Firm in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2020" by BTI Consulting Group.

Our areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

  • Data aggregation and licensing
  • Data protection and data privacy
  • Transactional due diligence
  • Privacy and cybersecurity audits and policies
  • Cyber risk assessments
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Board governance and disclosures
  • Incident response and crisis management
  • Regulatory compliance counseling
  • Regulatory enforcement defense

The increased collection and use of data, the rapid growth in innovation and expansion of networked technologies, and the threats these changes pose and the benefits they offer, present a constantly evolving set of technical and legal hurdles for businesses. Fried Frank's Data Strategy, Security and Privacy Practice provides its clients with the practical, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary advice necessary to navigate all areas related to data strategy, security and privacy, including data collection, use, governance and commercialization. As a part of such counseling, Fried Frank also advises its clients on the implementation and implication of adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including governance strategies.

Our interdisciplinary team includes exceptional data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory and intellectual property and technology lawyers with deep technical and commercial expertise across multiple practice areas and sectors, in...

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