Paula P. Plaza Has Earned CIPP/E Certification

Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP Associate Paula P. Plaza has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/E (CIPP/E) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).  This is the preeminent certification for advanced concentration in European data protection laws, standards and practices.  Paula is a member of Phillips Lytle’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity and e-Discovery practice teams.

The CIPP is the global standard in privacy certification.  Developed and launched by the IAPP with leading subject matter experts, the CIPP is the world’s first broad-based global privacy and data protection credentialing program.  The CIPP/E demonstrates a strong foundation in European data protection principles, legislative framework, compliance obligations, and a comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of personal data to and from the EU and other jurisdictions.  Paula joins the ranks of professionals worldwide who currently hold one or more IAPP certifications.

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 www.iapp.org.

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