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Global USA Privacy & Data Security: The Elite

The US Privacy and Data Security section covers compliance with a vast array of US federal and state privacy and information management laws. At the federal level, such laws are predominantly sector-specific and include the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). At the state level, a particularly notable area is advice on data security breaches and on the ramifications and requirements of various state data breach notification laws. Such data security breaches can also attract the attention of various state Attorneys General and federal bodies such as the FTC, which can lead to firms being required to represent clients in investigations, enforcement actions or litigation. Work of an international nature can include advising clients with multinational operations on data security issues relating to cross-border transfers of data, such as in large-scale outsourcing transactions involving several countries, and on global or multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance programmes.

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  1. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Hogan Lovells remains one of the country's preeminent privacy and data security practices. A highly talented roster of attorneys advising clients on major data breaches and complex policy matters across a multitude of industries, including retail, automotive and media. Particular expertise in healthcare privacy issues such as HIPAA compliance, wearable technology and medical data cyber-attacks. Additionally capable in a regulatory capacity, especially relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), working in conjunction with the firm's European offices. Skilled at representing clients in investigations conducted by the FTC and other enforcement bodies.
  2. Morrison Foerster
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    Morrison Foerster
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Morrison Foerster is a market-leading data security and privacy firm, offering the full suite of privacy law services, including data breach notification and enforcement. Well-versed in creating tailored privacy policies for clients. Possesses significant experience advising on FTC and state privacy regulatory compliance matters. Works with notable established and emerging life sciences and technology companies. Often provides counsel to clients on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions.
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    Baker McKenzie
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2 |
    The Baker McKenzie team continues to provide clients with high-caliber cybersecurity and data protection services both domestically and globally. Singled out for its specific focus on crisis management, performing advisory roles and privacy policy. Known for its excellent handling of privacy matters in the healthcare and financial services industries. Also offers advice on data issues arising during complex transactions and regarded for its international privacy practice, with special strength in cybersecurity.
  2. Covington & Burling LLP
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    Covington & Burling LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2 |
    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, telecom 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.
  3. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2 |
    DLA Piper has a prominent data security and privacy practice acting for a broad array of clients from emerging growth entities to Fortune 500 companies. Often counsels on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions. Maintains a fine reputation for its work on consumer class actions, defending matters related to data breaches and issues concerning the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Particularly strong in the communications, financial services and insurance sectors, among others. Consulted to provide input to legislators on the evolution of the privacy landscape.
  4. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Hunton Andrews Kurth boasts a dedicated data breach group with a wealth of experience handling high-stakes cyber events. Maintains an excellent reputation for its information governance practice. Also sought after for international data transfer, privacy compliance and regulatory investigations expertise. Operates across numerous industries including technology, consumer products, healthcare, retail and financial services. Noted proficiency on cybersecurity risks associated with blockchain technology in addition to the GDPR and CCPA regulations.
  5. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Orrick Herrington has an impressive integrated practice and it offers clients the full gamut of services across privacy and data security from advisory and regulatory compliance to high-profile litigation and enforcement. Growing team with the ability to act for clients on national and international mandates, tapping into the firm's global network. Particularly adept at advising clients in the technology and education sectors in addition to clients in the financial services industry. Extensive experience advising clients on FTC-related matters.
  6. Cooley LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2
  7. Venable LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2
  8. WilmerHale
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2
  9. ZwillGen PLLC
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 2
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  1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Debevoise & Plimpton has a well-regarded team that is noted for its adept handling of cyber matters, with particular experience with data breach and incident response matters. Regularly called upon by clients to advise on GDPR and CCPA. Additionally recommended for its transactional expertise, providing a popular choice for M&A due diligence. Able to offer clients a globally integrated service through its international network offices.
  2. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Sidley Austin has an excellent practice that is recognized for its litigation strengths and compliance expertise, maintaining a respected incident response and data breach team. Offers advice to clients on a wide array of issues, including big data, cybersecurity and cross-border information flow matters. Broad-ranging sector expertise includes consumer products manufacturing, financial services, retail, technology and transportation. Works with the firm's well-regarded corporate practice, conducting privacy and cybersecurity diligence for M&A.
  3. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Wilson Sonsini demonstrates impressive capabilities in class actions and government investigations, with particular experience in matters concerning the FTC and state attorney generals. Regularly advises clients on implementing privacy policies and data security compliance. Also well regarded for its expertise in M&A activity with data transfer requirements, and transactions in which data is considered an asset. Noted for its expertise on issues concerning the CCPA, BIPA, COPPA and VPPA. Experienced in matters pertaining to national security, such as handling requests for information under the Foreign Intelligence Act and National Security Letters.
  4. BakerHostetler LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 3
  5. Perkins Coie LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Arnold & Porter is recognized for its substantial and far-reaching practice, which includes advising on national security issues, privacy and other security aspects for government departments and agencies. Well versed in managing data breaches and also noted for its strengths in consumer class action defense in breach litigation. Possesses strength in cybersecurity and cyber advocacy, and adept at addressing healthcare and infant online privacy concerns.
  2. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a highly regarded privacy and cybersecurity offering with notable strength in contentious matters. Regularly represents household-name companies in the technology sector in defending class action privacy lawsuits. Thoroughly experienced in acting for clients in major regulatory enforcement proceedings and investigations.
  3. Hintze Law PLLC
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    Hintze Law PLLC
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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.
  4. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4 |
    McDermott Will & Emery continues to display impressive strength in the healthcare sector. Renowned for its excellent HIPAA practice, with a strong US base and key locations nationally to provide an expansive service. Also advises clients on privacy-related matters concerning M&A and other transactions, as well as advising clients on GDPR compliance. Additional expertise in cyber crises, e-commerce and internal investigations. Called in to handle breaches and ransomware attacks affecting healthcare companies.
  5. Ropes & Gray LLP
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    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Ropes & Gray has a well-regarded data security team boasting capabilities in both regulatory compliance and breach response. Works with household-name clients across a range of industries, with notable strength in the private equity and leisure sectors. Often turned to for assistance with diverse privacy legislation, including GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA compliance.
  6. Alston & Bird LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4
  7. Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4
  8. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
    2023 | Band 4