September 2023 - Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Dickinson has joined the firm’s Raleigh office.
Mr. Dickinson is Of Counsel in our Raleigh Office where his practice focuses on data use, privacy, and cybersecurity. He has over 30 years of experience in the industry with a background in technology and cybersecurity. He is also a former Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for a large academic medical center. He is a member of the Data Privacy and Security, Intellectual Property, Commercial, and Litigation practice groups.
“We are thrilled to have Joseph join our Data Privacy and Security team. With his remarkable 30-year journey, encompassing extensive experience in navigating diverse privacy and security challenges in both the private and public sectors, as well as his impressive track record representing clients dealing with state, federal, and foreign governmental agency enforcement and compliance investigations, Joseph is a valuable addition to our team,” said Nicole Harrell, the Chair of the Data Privacy and Security practice group.
Mr. Dickinson has managed many significant client matters such as the data privacy, security and compliance issues facing buyers, sellers, investors and insurers as part of 8-figure corporate M&A transactions, leading data breach responses, data privacy/security risk assessments, and managing third-party forensic investigations. He is a recognized leader in the data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and healthcare industries, and is certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance. He received his B.A. from Malone University and his J.D., cum laude, from Cleveland State University Cleveland – Marshall College of Law.
Kaufman & Canoles' Data Privacy and Security Group comprises exceptionally skilled attorneys with substantial years of experience dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and security of businesses and their clients.
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