Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Covington has an industry-leading data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Described by Chambers and Partners as an “accomplished group of privacy and data security practitioners” that “provides dynamic, practical, real-world advice,” we specialize in helping clients address complex, cutting-edge challenges to managing data privacy and cybersecurity risk. We regularly draw upon our cross-disciplinary expertise to provide efficient and effective counseling and representation. Our work ranges from assisting large, multinational clients in conducting privacy and security audits—to assess the ways in which they collect, handle, and protect their customers’ and employees’ personal information—to providing regulatory compliance advice in connection with specific business practices.

Our practice provides exceptional coverage of all of the substantive areas of privacy and data security, including IT/technology, data security, financial privacy, health privacy, employment privacy, litigation and transactions. Our client list contains a broad range of leading companies across numerous sectors, including consumer products, banking and financial services, health care, Internet services, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.

With global data privacy and cybersecurity attorneys based in Washington, New York, San Francisco, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Dubai, Johannesburg, and Beijing, our multi-lingual team has represented clients worldwide on a full range of legal, regulatory, and legislative matters involving privacy and cybersecurity issues.