Anna Mercado Clark, Certified Information Privacy Manager Distinction

Phillips Lytle LLP Partner Earns Certified Information Privacy Manager Distinction

New York, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP Partner Anna Mercado Clark has earned a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Ms. Clark leads the Data Security & Privacy and E-Discovery & Digital Forensics Practice Teams at Phillips Lytle and focuses her practice in various areas of Commercial Litigation. She also holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) designation by the IAPP and Certified Information Privacy Professional for the U.S. Private Sector (CIPP/US).

Privacy professionals are the key to holding organizations together when faced with privacy threats. They can mitigate the potential loss or misuse of information from a potential threat while managing the rapidly changing problem. The IAPP is the first organization to publicly establish professional education and testing standards for privacy and data protection. IAPP privacy certification is internationally recognized as a reputable, independent program that professionals seek and employers demand.

The CIPM is a global standard in privacy management certification and recognizes leaders in privacy program administration, showing that anyone can manage a privacy program from beginning to end. A CIPM certification represents your strengths and knowledge within the U.S. private-sector privacy laws and regulations, as well as your understanding of legal requirements when it comes to sensitive data.

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is the largest 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 www.iapp.org.

Phillips Lytle LLP is a preeminent law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including Fortune 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit phillipslytle.com.

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