Lisa Sotto Featured in Wolters Kluwer's Author Insights Newsletter
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Categories: Cybersecurity, General

As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Lisa Sotto, partner and chair of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, was highlighted as the featured author in Wolters Kluwer’s October issue of Author Insights. Lisa is the editor and lead author of Wolters Kluwer’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Deskbook, a guide to managing privacy and data security issues globally.

In the interview, Lisa discussed her start in the privacy and cybersecurity field in 1999, noting that Hunton was one of “the first U.S. law firms to enter the privacy arena.” Additionally, Lisa briefly touched on the differences between the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act, and listed the top cybersecurity preparedness activities businesses should consider.

Lisa concluded the feature by stating, “I have the great fortune to work with the smartest, kindest, and most cohesive group of people. Beyond the immense talent…I’m equally proud of our global seamlessness and unwavering commitment to our clients.”

Read the full interview.

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