Patrick Austin Designated Privacy Law Specialist by the International Association of Privacy Professionals

On Tuesday, November 5, Woods Rogers Cybersecurity & Data Privacy attorney Patrick Austin received the International Association of Privacy Professional’s (IAPP) Privacy Law Specialist designation. With this elite designation, Patrick verifies he has met the rigorous experience and knowledge requirements and distinguishes himself as a leader in the Privacy Law industry.

Woods Rogers Principal and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice leader, Beth Waller, and also a privacy law specialist said, “We congratulate Patrick on his well-deserved accomplishment. This achievement is a tremendous asset to clients focused on safeguarding customer data and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.”

Patrick’s new designation continues to solidify Woods Rogers leadership in the privacy space, with a majority of the Woods Rogers privacy team carrying credentials from the IAPP.

The Privacy Law Specialist certification is administered by the IAPP and accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), which marks the 15th legal specialty accredited by this institution. The credential is available to attorneys admitted to a U.S. state bar who pass the CIPP/US exam, as well as either the CIPM or the CIPT programs. More information on the certification can be found here.

The IAPP is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, support and improve the privacy profession globally. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org.