Certification Brings the Firm’s Total Number of Individual Privacy and Data Security Credentials to Nine
Rochester, New York, November 7, 2024 – Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices throughout New York, announced that Mark J. Stuhlmiller, counsel in the firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice, has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). In addition to his CIPP/E, Stuhlmiller also holds CIPP/US and CIPM certifications.
The CIPP is the global industry standard for professionals working in the field of privacy. Backed by ANSI/ISO accreditation, the CIPP/E certification demonstrates an understanding of a principles-based framework and knowledge base in information privacy within the European context, including pan-European and national data protection laws, key privacy terminology, and practical concepts concerning the protection of personal data and trans-border data flows, and critical topics like the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and GDPR (including mandatory DPOs).
Stuhlmiller has over 20 years of experience establishing and expanding the sophistication of organizations’ privacy and security offices. Having served for many years as chief privacy officer and legal counsel to international privacy offices, he collaborates closely with clients on state, federal, and international compliance objectives—helping clients identify and implement cost-effective solutions to promote global compliance and safeguard the organization from privacy breaches. Stuhlmiller also provides experienced counsel, through resolution, when security incidents do arise.
Stuhlmiller received a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law, an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, an M.B.A. from SUNY Buffalo, and a B.S. from SUNY Buffalo.
Stuhlmiller’s achievement brings the firm’s total number of individual privacy and data certifications to nine, further establishing HSE as the firm with the most privacy professional credentials in the region.
In addition to the individual certifications, the team is recognized as a NetDiligence® Breach Coach®, a designation awarded exclusively to law firms that demonstrate competency and sophistication in data breach response. Together with their IAPP certifications, this highlights the team’s ability to provide comprehensive service and counsel on data security incidents of all kinds. They develop strategies and protocols to help companies and organizations of all sizes identify and mitigate risk, proactively protect sensitive information, prepare for a broad array of incidents, and respond effectively and efficiently to incidents.
Harter Secrest & Emery’s privacy and data security clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to closely-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, data analytics/big data, retail, education, manufacturers, defense contractors, and employers of all sizes. The firm operates its own 24-hour Cybersecurity Incident and Breach Response Line to assist companies and organizations responding to a cyberattack or data breach. The response line, 1-800-232-3021, connects callers directly with an attorney from the firm’s Privacy and Data Security group for response and remediation support, including in relation to topics pertaining to crisis management and communication, post-breach reporting and notice, potential litigation and regulatory enforcement.
About Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is a full-service business law firm with attorneys throughout New York representing clients ranging from individuals and family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies and major regional institutions. With offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, Corning, and New York City, New York, the firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized by the industry’s leading law firm and attorney ranking programs, including Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® and The Best Lawyers in America®.