Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
About
Provided by Hintze Law PLLC
Hintze Law PLLC is a boutique privacy firm that provides counseling exclusively on global data protection. We support technology, ecommerce, advertising, media, retail, healthcare, and mobile companies, organizations, and industry associations. We handle:
Regulatory and Public Policy
Strategic counsel on legislative, regulatory, and other policy matters.
Global Privacy and Data Compliance
Guidance on cross-border data transfers and compliance with international data protection laws.
Enforcement Defense
Respond to inquiries and investigations and manage compliance with consent decrees and settlement agreements.
Privacy and Security Policies and Programs
Develop privacy and security policies, training, and programs.
Privacy Assessments
Provide recommendations tailored to each client's size and needs.
Data Transactions
Negotiate terms designed to protect data rights, avoid data risks, and meet regulatory and industry requirements.
Privacy and Security Due Diligence
Conduct and respond to inquiries in corporate M&A deals; develop cybersecurity and privacy SEC disclosures.
Data Security and Breaches
Minimize the risk of breaches and advise on responding to breaches.
Strategy and Communications
Help clients build privacy into their brands.
Health and Biotech
Develop comprehensive privacy and security compliance programs.
Artificial Intelligence
Counsel clients to assess and mitigate risk associated with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Chambers Review
Hintze Law is a highly regarded boutique firm, particularly noted for its experience in handling cutting-edge technology and emerging issues impacting information security, such as automatic tracking, biometrics and facial recognition. Well versed in establishing compliance regimes in addition to responding to data breaches and ensuing investigations. Also routinely advises clients on FTC compliance and the ongoing impact of CCPA. Highly regarded by healthcare and biotech clients for advising on relevant data privacy and security laws such as HIPAA and COVID-19 pandemic responses and monitoring.
Work Highlights
- Hintze Law provided counsel to the Washington Retail Association on the implications of a Washington state health data privacy bill.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hintze's team has unique experience that allows them to dig into complex issues and provide practical, actionable advice."
"The firm has a terrific bench of attorneys who are subject matter experts."
"The group is excellent, they are very on top of issues and trends."
"Hintze's team has unique experience that allows them to dig into complex issues and provide practical, actionable advice."
"The firm has a terrific bench of attorneys who are subject matter experts."
"The group is excellent, they are very on top of issues and trends."
Notable Practitioners
Mike Hintze is highly regarded for his top-level experience of in-house data security in the technology sector, which he brings to private practice.
"Mike is excellent, he has deep expertise in privacy and his sophistication enables him to be practical in his approach."
Susan Hintze is particularly sought after for her expertise in the interplay of cutting-edge technology with data security regulations.
"Susan is an incredible talent, she is deeply knowledgeable and responsive."
"She delivers outstanding client service. Her multidisciplinary experience is an essential benefit to clients who need broad business advice as well as more technical guidance."
Sheila Sokolowski is well versed in healthcare privacy matters. She advises on HIPAA and HITECH issues and has experience helping digital health platform clients.
"Shelia delivers thoughtful and practical guidance."