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Brian is a Partner on our Privacy and Data Security team. His focus is helping leading technology companies to manage large scale regulatory investigations, implement global privacy and data transfer programs, and launch new and innovative technologies in Europe.
Brian provides companies with solutions to their privacy and data protection problems. He also has particular expertise advising companies throughout their engagement with regulators and law enforcement agencies, including helping them to navigate and resolve complex investigations and enforcement action.
Prior to joining us, Brian gained much of his experience with a leading technology firm in London and in-house at Samsung as its European Data Protection Officer. He also gained valuable experience working in the Irish Data Protection Commission a number of years ago. This diverse and varied experience means Brian has a strong understanding of the privacy and data protection challenges companies face and the pragmatic and commercial advice they need.
bjohnston@mhc.ie
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