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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The Covington & Burling team is well versed in domestic and cross-border privacy and data security issues. An adept team providing tailored and sophisticated privacy counsel for clients in industries that include food and drugs, IT, telecoms and healthcare. Possesses additional expertise in big data, digital marketing and financial services. Strong record for helping clients navigate challenging FTC investigations. Handles the risk assessment of third-party platforms, with compliance expertise regarding COPPA. Showcases additional strength in reporting and responding to data breaches.
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Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP represented US Entertainment Software Association on various federal and state policy related to privacy and cybersecurity, including COPPA rulemaking.

Strengths

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  • Covington are comprehensive and practical in highlighting issues not initially apparent to us. They do a nice job of client outreach, keeping us informed on developments, trends and recent litigation.

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  • Covington's responsiveness is unmatched, I always hear right back. Every lawyer they bring to an issue, including juniors, are very responsive, engaged and knowledgeable and we all trust their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lindsey Tonsager
    Lindsey Tonsager

    Lindsey Tonsager

    Lindsey Tonsager is co-chair of the Global Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Covington & Burling and advises on COPPA and CCPA, particularly relating to newly developed technologies.

    • I like Lindsey a lot, I think she's excellent.

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  • Alexander Berengaut
    Alexander Berengaut

    Alexander Berengaut

    Alexander Berengaut is co-chair of Covington’s Government Litigation practice and leads on a significant number of high-profile data privacy litigation matters. He is frequently involved in cases challenging government actions for technology companies.

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  • Elizabeth Canter
    Elizabeth Canter

    Elizabeth Canter

    Elizabeth Canter attracts extensive praise for her burgeoning privacy and cybersecurity practice. She advises businesses from all sectors on compliance with laws governing the handling of health-related data.

    • Elizabeth has an impressive amount of knowledge.

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    • Elizabeth has knowledge of issues and gives practical advice.

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    • Elizabeth is very well regarded by clients.

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  • James Garland
    James Garland

    James Garland

    James Garland's practice is fortified by his background in working at the Department of Justice. He regularly brings this experience to bear in the area of data access disputes concerning national security and rights to protect data.

    • James brings a wealth of legal knowledge and offers an unparalleled amount of DC inside knowledge.

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