Collecting, using and disclosing data, both within the US and globally, carries a multitude of risks. Dentons' Privacy and Cybersecurity team helps you develop practical solutions to manage those risks. From project evaluations and risk assessments to compliance programs to breach response, our services support your full data risk lifecycle.

Privacy and cybersecurity have become front-page issues as the collection and use of personal and sensitive information has grown exponentially. As companies take advantage of the opportunities that big data, cloud computing and mobile computing bring, laws and regulations are growing just as quickly to protect consumers and prevent cybercrime.

While the US lacks a comprehensive federal privacy or security law, states and federal agencies have moved to fill the gap, creating a patchwork landscape of sometimes inconsistent and overlapping rules and regulations. Against this backdrop, the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general and class action plaintiffs aggressively pursue enforcement actions and increase potential exposure for violations. Increasingly, data privacy and security issues are international in scope and regulators are working together. 

Clients choose Dentons to navigate this ever-changing landscape. Whether your issue is local, national or global, you'll feel confident with an industry-leading team of privacy lawyers by your side.

Key service areas:

• Global data transfer compliance for both internal transfers and external third-party transfers, including binding corporate rules and EU/US Safe Harbor Certification
• Risk assessments and gap analyses regarding compliance with US and global privacy and security regimes
• Outsourcing and third-party vendor agreements and vendor management programs
• Data breach preparedness evaluation, and authoritative guidance when breaches occur
• Multijurisdictional regulatory investigations after breaches or suspected breaches
• Internal governance and compliance programs for state and federal laws and regulations
• Financial industry compliance, including Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act disclosures and anti-money laundering/"know your customer" provisions
• Health industry compliance, including the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and various state laws
• Digital advertising, marketing and media issues including Children's Online Privacy Protection Act compliance and industry self-regulatory frameworks
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) and other certification standards
• Litigation of privacy matters, including class actions

Insights

2025 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles

May 14, 2025

As the technology underlying autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape governing the testing and deployment of AVs within the United States and across the globe.

AI trends for 2025: Data privacy and cybersecurity

January 10, 2025

Global: A convergence of rapidly evolving technological developments is leading to an increased focus on privacy and security by design and effective AI and data governance by companies and regulators around the world as the practical impact of AI on data privacy and security becomes clearer. 

Do you know what your neighbour is doing? Privacy implications of operating a website in Canada and the US

July 11, 2024

This webinar explored the intricacies of managing an online presence across the US and Canada. During our live demonstration we discussed essential topics such as cookies, geolocation data, automated decision-making, biometrics, disclosure requirements, and mobile app components.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons welcomes Andrew Clearwater, leading privacy and AI lawyer

February 18, 2025

Dentons announces today that Andrew Clearwater, a recognized leader in privacy and artificial intelligence governance, has joined as a partner in the Firm’s Portland, ME, office.

Dentons advises Octopus Ventures as lead investor (in Czech)

February 14, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised London-based Octopus Ventures on a US$23 million Series A financing round of Czech cybersecurity startup ThreatMark, which it led together with US-headquartered Riverside Acceleration Capital.

Dentons advises Octopus Ventures as lead investor on Series A financing round of ThreatMark

February 14, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised London-based Octopus Ventures on a US$ 23 million Series A financing round of Czech cybersecurity startup ThreatMark, which it led together with US-headquartered Riverside Acceleration Capital.

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