I’m looking for either a short-term role in legal AI or a longer term role as an assistant GC or in-house counsel.
Colin Darnell
@colindarnell
Privacy and cybersecurity attorney with strong knowledge of regulatory issues
What I'm looking for
Experienced in-house legal counsel with deep expertise in data privacy, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record advising cross-functional teams on privacy rights, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and advertising technologies. Strong background in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial and vendor agreements, with a pragmatic, risk-aware approach to enabling business goals. Licensed attorney (New York) and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advised RRD on privacy compliance matters. Led contract review on artificial intelligence uses throughout the company and drafted memos to ensure legally compliant and ethical AI usage. Reviewed healthcare and vendor contracts to align them with service agreement requirements and advised on digital advertising issues like pixel use and tracking.
Privacy Analyst
RR Donnelley
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)
Advised on litigation matters relating to state privacy law compliance. Changed Vericast’s old external privacy policies to be in line with RRD’s practices and procedures.
Advised on privacy issues, including advertising technologies and FTC actions. Reviewed contracts to ensure data compliance with state and federal privacy laws. Revised and implemented updates to the consumer request process for compliance.
Conducted privacy impact assessments on new and existing programs to ensure ethical data use and regulatory compliance. Reviewed and provided feedback on information privacy and protection policies to ensure compliance with internal policies and state and federal laws. Responded to privacy incidents to minimize consequences of misdirected files and data breaches.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indiana University
Juris Doctorate, Law
2017 - 2020
Truman State University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
2013 - 2017
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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