Maschoff Brennan’s Data Privacy & Security Practice helps organizations navigate the increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and business challenges surrounding data, information security, and privacy. We provide practical, business-focused guidance to protect sensitive information, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and manage risk across operations, transactions, and technology platforms.
Our attorneys work closely with general counsel, executive teams, IT leaders, and compliance officers to develop strategies that align with operational objectives while safeguarding data and minimizing exposure to regulatory enforcement or litigation.
Why Clients Choose Maschoff Brennan
Integrated Approach: We combine expertise in technology transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigation to provide holistic solutions.
Partner-Level Engagement: Experienced partners lead every matter, offering strategic guidance and practical solutions.
Business-Focused Advice: Our counsel is tailored to the operational realities of our clients, balancing compliance, risk management, and business objectives.
Proactive Risk Management: We help clients anticipate challenges, strengthen controls, and respond effectively to incidents or regulatory developments.
Key Areas of Support
Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
We advise clients on compliance with U.S. and international privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, and other sector-specific regulations. Our team assists with policy development, privacy program implementation, risk assessments, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Cybersecurity & Incident Response
We guide organizations in preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and network intrusions. Our attorneys provide legal and strategic guidance to mitigate regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.
Data Governance & Risk Management
We assist clients in designing and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, conducting privacy and security audits, and developing internal controls to manage information risk effectively.
Transactional & Technology Counseling
We provide counsel on data-related aspects of business transactions, technology agreements, licensing, joint ventures, cloud services, outsourcing, and software procurement, ensuring that contracts adequately allocate risk and comply with privacy and security requirements.
Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement
Our team represents clients in government investigations, enforcement actions, and disputes involving data privacy, information security, and cybersecurity issues. We help organizations prepare for, defend against, and resolve claims efficiently while protecting business objectives.
Higher Education & Research Institutions
We counsel universities, colleges, and research institutions on privacy, data governance, and compliance related to research, student information, technology transfer, and collaboration with industry partners.
