Nicole Lapierre

Nicole is a distinguished attorney specializing in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, boasting over two decades of dedicated service. Her profound expertise is validated by her Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) credentials for both the EU and US, and her Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)credential, all accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), where she has been an instrumental figure since its early days.

With a rich foundation in privacy law, Nicole excels in delivering insightful and informed counsel across a broad spectrum of privacy and data breach notification statutes, including GDPR, GLBA, HIPAA, FACT Act red flags rule, FERPA, CCPA and CPRA, alongside adept management of data breach responses. Operating as a virtual Data Privacy Officer (vDPO), Nicole provides practical guidance on intricate matters, with a keen focus on fostering strategies that champion transparency, reporting, and vigilant oversight.

EXPERIENCE: Privacy Law Expertise, Data Breach Notification and Response Management

FOCUS AREAS: Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Legal Compliance, Strategic Business Operations

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Professional United States (CIPP/US)

CONTACT: Nicole.Lapierre@bdemerson.com