Rachel specialises in privacy & data protection matters, and by extension, the ever-evolving areas of cybersecurity, AI, data and content regulation.
Rachel works closely with indigenous and multinational clients on all matters concerning data protection & privacy. Her extensive experience ranges from advising on global projects, complex data transfers, personal data breaches / cyber incidents & reputation management, regulatory investigations, individual complaints/rights requests, data subject claims/privacy litigation and general compliance matters. She is also focused on the growing video games industry within Ireland.
Rachel regularly speaks at events and provides training on her practice areas.
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