Notable areas of recent activity for Buddle Findlay’s data protection and privacy team include advising on data protection and cyber security issues in tech and commercial services agreements; assessing and responding to cyber and privacy breaches; honing clients’ internal privacy; as well as advising on related risk policies and practices. Auckland-based Allan Yeoman who is well-placed to advise tech start-ups on privacy issues and data collection, co-leads the practice alongside Amy Ryburn, whose Wellington-based practice includes advising on issues relating to the transfer of data offshore. Also in Wellington, Renee Stiles specialises in drafting and negotiating complex ICT and outsourcing contracts, while senior associate Alexandra Chapman has a proven track-record advising on data protection issues in both New Zealand and the UK. In Auckland, special counsels Keri Johansson and Catherine Miller are further names to note.
Testimonials
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- 'The Buddle Findlay team is incredibly well-versed in the current status of the health system, as well as having a deep understanding of historical issues in the sector.'
- 'My go-to person is always Catherine Miller because she has huge expertise across the health sector, including regulatory issues. I can also trust Catherine to work effectively with team members in all the clinical areas of our business, so that projects can be delivered in accordance with sound legal and regulatory practice.'
Key clients
- Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
- New Zealand Post
Work highlights
- Advised Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on privacy and data protection matters concerning the development and procurement of a nationwide open loop public transport payment system.
- Advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on its procurement of its foundational technology and telecommunications services from Datacom and Vodafone.