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Fully immersed in all aspects of data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance, Venable is unique among privacy and cybersecurity practices. We participate in legislative advocacy, rulemakings, and development of new legal standards. Our team advises organizations with regard to industry best practices and drafting codes of conduct and standards, helping them stay compliant with federal, state, international, and self-regulatory requirements. We provide proactive counseling to guide clients through the potential risks and liabilities associated with corporate transactions. And if government enforcement actions or litigation arise, Venable vigorously defends our clients, mounting challenges to agency regulations and litigating privacy issues and class-action lawsuits.

We strengthen the integrity of our client’s data, ecommerce security, and customer or user records; develop internal data collection and use practices; and ensure the creation of sound privacy policies and procedures. We shepherd clients through data-security incidents, and privacy and consumer protection matters, and represent them in connection with corresponding litigation and government enforcement actions. We build and lead coalitions and self-regulatory efforts, and represent leading trade associations in the space.

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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Venable has a distinguished privacy group that handles a diverse range of complex matters across an array of sectors, including retail, financial services and communications. Continues to be sought out for its advice and understanding of the latest developments in the market, and is noted for its regulatory and public policy expertise. Noted for its extensive experience addressing concerns associated with the advertising and marketing industries.

Work Highlights

  • Venable LLP continued to defend Sundance Holdings Group, LLC in a privacy class action case concerning the Utah’s Notice of Intent to Sell Nonpublic Personal Information Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart P Ingis
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Stuart P Ingis
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Eminent Practitioners
Stuart Ingis maintains a prominent privacy practice in addition to being chairman of the firm. He is particularly capable at handling data security matters affecting the advertising technology industry.

Stuart is a fantastic leader with deep knowledge of our industry and the people who are important to any decisions being made.

Michael Signorelli
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Michael Signorelli
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Michael Signorelli is cochair of the firm's technology and innovation group. He is regularly sought out by high profile clients to advise on adtech privacy issues. He boasts both domestic and international experience.

Michael is well connected, highly skilled and very experienced.

He is extremely knowledgeable about the applicable regulatory frameworks and has a deep understanding for the advertising space.

He is indefatigable when it comes to client service.

Emilio W Cividanes
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Emilio W Cividanes
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Emilio Cividanes is notable for defending clients in government investigations, specifically those conducted by the FTC. Clients additionally look to him in advertising technology matters. He also co-leads the firm's privacy and data security group.

Julia Kernochan Tama
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Julia Kernochan Tama
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Cochair of the privacy and data security group, Julia Kernochan Tama boasts an impressive practice in the space. Her clients stem from a broad range of sectors, including retail, financial services and media. She advises clients on health privacy and children's privacy issues, among other matters.

She’s responsive, commercially-minded and consistently ahead of emerging trends.

Julia is a truly valued partner, expert and a pleasure to work with.

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Privacy & Data Security: Adtech

Stuart P Ingis
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Stuart P Ingis
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Eminent Practitioners
Michael Signorelli
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Michael Signorelli
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Band 1
Emilio W Cividanes
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Emilio W Cividanes
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Band 2
Privacy & Data Security: Privacy

Stuart P Ingis
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Stuart P Ingis
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Eminent Practitioners
Emilio W Cividanes
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Emilio W Cividanes
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Band 3
Julia Kernochan Tama
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Julia Kernochan Tama
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Band 4