PRACTICE AREAS
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Artificial Intelligence
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Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
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Technology
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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The Legal 500, Data Protection and Privacy
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The Best Lawyers in America®, Privacy and Data Security Law (2019-present)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
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Rimon PC – Partner
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Armstrong Teasdale – Partner
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Cardinal Health – Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer
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Sun Microsystems – Assistant General Counsel
EDUCATION
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Georgetown University – J.D.
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Columbia University – B.A.
ADMISSIONS
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State of Massachusetts
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State of New York

Peter McLaughlin is a seasoned privacy and data security attorney who advises clients with respect to a broad range of technology transactions, U.S. and international privacy, and cybersecurity issues.
Peter’s practice focuses on uses of data across a range of industry sectors, with a particular depth of experience in health care. He guides clients in their domestic and international handling of personal information; new product development; and the assessment of legally defensible cybersecurity programs.
Prior to joining Lucendo, Peter was a partner at Rimon PC and a partner at Armstrong Teasdale. He has also been Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for Cardinal Health and Assistant General Counsel for Sun Microsystems.
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Data Handling within a SaaS Platform and Related Agreements for Nonprofit – Represented a nonprofit administering a nationwide health care platform by developing their privacy and security compliance, inbound licensing and technology service agreements with local health centers.
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Guided Multinational Technology Provider in Data Handling Review – Counseled technology services company serving the financial and health sectors on the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning, as well as the proper use of potentially regulated data, as well as assist in response to data incident across five countries.
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Privacy Compliance and Data Protection Agreements for Retail Data Analytics Firm – Provided strategic and operational support to data management client in the context of the EU GDPR and concerns over the impact of the CCPA and other state privacy laws.
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Diligence Reviews and Data Privacy Negotiations – Led diligence and deal negotiation on relevant provisions in corporate acquisitions, corporate venture, and private equity clients with respect to the privacy and security posture of target firms.
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“Use of AI/Machine Learning to boost regulatory workflow and efficiency,” Privacy Laws & Business, Issue 184, August 2023
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“Faster, Better, Cheaper,” Journal of Health Care Compliance, July/August 2023
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“Understanding SupTech for a Regulated Organization’s Corporate Counsel,” ACC Northeast FOCUS Newsletter, June 2023
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“The Meaning of Words,” Journal of Health Care Compliance, March-April 2023
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“Data, Data Everywhere,” Journal of Health Care Compliance, January-February 2023
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“US is taking calculated and cautious steps to protect employees’ privacy,” Privacy Laws & Business International Report, February 2023
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“Technology Innovations and Healthcare: US and International Privacy Implications, Book Editor, American Bar Association, anticipated 2023
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“Advanced Health Technology: Managing Risk While Tackling Barriers to Rapid Acceleration,” Book Contributor, Routledge, anticipated 2022
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“Mobile Medicine: Overcoming People, Culture, & Governance,” Book Contributor, Routledge, 2021
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“Privacy, Security, and Information Management: An Overview,” Book Editor, American Bar Association, 2011
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“Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Higher Education,” Book Editor, Council on Law in Higher Education 2011
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