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Colman McCarthy

Colman McCarthy

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Privacy and Data Security; Biometric Privacy; Business Litigation; Intellectual Property;

Intellectual Property Litigation; Product Liability

Career

Colman advises clients across the country on their obligations under both domestic and international privacy and data security laws, including all 50 state data breach notification laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA/HITECH, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, CAN-SPAM, Fair Credit Reporting Act and the GDPR. He provides practical advice that goes beyond simple compliance with the letter of the law, to understand the unique circumstances and considerations for each client, having worked with government, private industry and nonprofit entities nationwide.

Colman is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States and has been recognized by Chambers USA and Chambers Global in Privacy & Data Security for multiple years.

Professional Memberships

The Sedona Conference, Working Group 11: Data Security and Privacy Liability

International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Publications

For a comprehensive list of publications and presentations, visit https://www.shb.com/professionals/m/mccarthy-colman

Personal

Colman formerly served as executive director for the Johnson County First Amendment Foundation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Colman McCarthy has a growing practice in privacy compliance counseling on CCPA issues. He is also experienced in advising clients on the steps to take in readiness and response to data breach incidents.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Colman is good at helping to manage the process and get answers quickly.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Colman is extremely dedicated to client service.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is so personable and responsive.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Guide to the USA

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