Alston & Bird LLP provides a comprehensive cybersecurity and data privacy offering, encompassing security incident response, cybersecurity preparedness, and compliance. The firm frequently advises clients in the retail, healthcare, and finance sectors on adtech privacy issues, data breach class action cases, and regulatory investigations. The practice is jointly led by Kimberly Peretti in Washington DC, and Atlanta-based David Keating and Kristy Brown. Peretti is a seasoned cybersecurity attorney representing clients in the healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications industries on cases involving national security, sensitive information, and high-profile data breaches. Keating is equipped to handle complex data protection matters, including cross-border data transfer mechanisms, emerging US privacy legislations and enforcement. Brown has a depth of experience defending class actions brought under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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Key clients
- UPS
- McDonalds
Work highlights
Advising UPS on U.S. state-level privacy initiatives and broader U.S. and EU data protection issues, including digital privacy and cybersecurity risk management.
Provided strategic guidance on complex adtech privacy issues, supporting the company’s use of digital advertising technologies.
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Practice head
David Keating; Kimberly Peretti; Kristy Brown