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Danielle Dobrusin

Danielle Dobrusin

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

United States • Media, technology and telecoms

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Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises clients on data privacy law compliance at the state, federal and global level, including advising clients on their data transfer strategies under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. The firm also assists with cybersecurity preparedness plans and handles data issues around AI and biometrics. Lisa Sotto, the practice head, focuses on cybersecurity incident response and AI governance projects. In the Washington DC office, Phyllis Marcus is a market-leading expert on children’s privacy, specializing in the impact of adtech and digital environments on children. Aaron Simpson supports private equity firms and pension funds on transatlantic privacy and data security matters. Brittany Bacon is noted for her knowledge in comprehensive privacy and cybersecurity projects. Adam Solomon is an expert on privacy and data monetization compliance programs, whilst Michael La Marca focuses on matters regarding emergent technologies, such as machine learning. Danielle Dobrusin regularly advises clients on the CCPA and CPRA. All mentioned lawyers are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Phone
+1 212.309.1134
Email
[email protected]
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hunton.com

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Work Department
Global Technology, Outsourcing & Privacy
Position

Associate

Career

Danielle advises clients on compliance with all federal, state and international privacy and data security laws. Danielle regularly works with clients in developing privacy compliance programs designed to satisfy applicable obligations under all US federal and state privacy and information management requirements, including comprehensive state consumer privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act) and other emerging privacy laws. She works with clients to revise online privacy notices, implement processes to respond to consumer rights requests, and amend vendor contract templates to comply with the new regulations. In addition, Danielle has a particular focus counseling on compliance with the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and state children and teen privacy and social media laws. Danielle also assists clients with privacy-related issues in the AI and ad tech space.

Danielle also drafts and negotiates privacy and data security provisions for commercial contracts and advises on due diligence issues. She also assists clients with data breach and cybersecurity incident response; preparing responses to the FTC, state attorneys general, and international inquiries in relation to privacy investigations and cybersecurity incidents; and proactive cyber incident readiness activities.

Memberships
Admitted to the New York State Bar
Education
  • JD, New York University School of Law, 2017
  • BA, University of Arizona, cum laude, 2013

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Testimonials

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  • 'This team is THE #1 team in the business. No one better to guide and counsel senior executives and Boards of Directors and also handle cyber response.' 'Lisa Sotto is the best lawyer in this area. The best. Amazing talent, great skills, super wise, great with boards of directors. I hope to never have a reason to hire her again, but if I need to she is on speed dial.' 'Brittany Bacon is a super talent. My team across various corporate functions believes Brittany is an absolute rock star.'

Key clients

  • Google NTPG Global Tiffany & Co. Silver Lake Technology Management Comcast Corporation Paramount Global LivaNova PLC The Procter & Gamble Company MUFG Bank The TJX Companies, Inc. ScanSource, Inc.

Work highlights

Providing myriad legal advice to a well-known global technology company, including advising on compliance with US and EU privacy laws, assisting with AI governance issues, and providing advice on its data transfer strategy and other privacy issues.
Advising a luxury retailer on global data protection and privacy issues, including compliance efforts withUS, EU and China privacy laws.
Assist a global medical device manufacturer with its response to a ransomware attack, including all aspects of the incident management and response efforts.