Kate Morris Earns Distinguished Certified Information Privacy Professional Certification
Strasburger & Price attorney Kathryne “Kate” M. Morris has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Morris earned the credential based on successfully passing the IAPP comprehensive examination covering privacy and data protection laws and practices in the United States, including how to respond in the event of a data breach.
Privacy professionals play an increasingly important role in today’s data-driven global economy. In a release, the firm said Morris’ knowledge in this area will allow her to assist Strasburger clients manage rapidly evolving privacy threats and mitigate the potential loss and misuse of information assets.
Morris is an associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Litigation practice groups. Her practice focuses on the areas of technology, e-commerce, privacy and data security. She regularly advises clients from a variety of commercial sectors, including retail and finance, in all aspects of technology transactions, the collection, use, disclosure, retention and destruction of data, and eDiscovery. Additionally, Morris’ practice includes disputes over copyrights and trademarks, software licensing, breach of contract and fraud, among other issues and claims.
The IAPP is the first organization to publicly establish standards in professional education and testing for privacy and data protection. IAPP privacy certification is internationally recognized as a reputable, independent program that professionals seek and employers demand. Although more than 8,000 professionals worldwide currently hold one or more IAPP certifications, very few attorneys hold this important credential.
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/US demonstrates a strong foundation in U.S. private-sector privacy laws and regulations and understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the U.S., the EU and other jurisdictions.
