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Privacy and data protection compliance attorney
B2B Compliance Counsel

Data Privacy Obligations?
We Keep Your Business Compliant.

From CCPA to the NY SHIELD Act, privacy regulations are expanding. Our attorneys help businesses build compliant data practices and respond to breaches.

Serving businesses in New York, New Jersey, California & Nationwide

24+

Years Practice

Multi-

State Licensed

100%

Confidential

B2B

Business-Focused

Privacy Compliance Services

How We Protect Your Business

Privacy Policy Drafting

Custom policies that satisfy federal, state, and international disclosure requirements for your industry.

Data Breach Response

Immediate legal counsel when a breach occurs — notification obligations, regulatory response, and liability containment.

NY SHIELD Act Compliance

Reasonable security safeguards, breach notification procedures, and data disposal protocols under New York law.

CCPA / CPRA Compliance

Consumer rights implementation, opt-out mechanisms, and data inventory requirements for California-facing businesses.

GDPR Consulting

Data protection impact assessments, lawful basis analysis, and cross-border transfer mechanisms for EU-facing operations.

HIPAA Privacy Programs

Policies, training, business associate agreements, and incident response plans for covered entities and associates.

COPPA Compliance

Verifiable parental consent processes, data minimization, and safe harbor compliance for child-directed services.

Data Mapping & Assessment

Comprehensive inventories of personal data flows, storage, and third-party sharing to identify compliance gaps.

The Stakes Are Real

Why Privacy Compliance Matters

Non-compliance is not an abstract risk. Regulators are enforcing aggressively, and the financial consequences are severe.

$4.45M

Average Breach Cost

The global average cost of a data breach in 2023, according to IBM. U.S. breaches averaged $9.48M.

$1.2B+

GDPR Fines Issued

Total GDPR penalties exceed $4 billion since enforcement began. Single fines have reached $800M+.

73%

SMBs Targeted

Small and mid-size businesses account for the majority of breach targets — and often lack the compliance infrastructure to respond.

Simple Process

Three Steps to Compliance

1

Call or Click

Reach us at (516) 750-0595 or submit our online form. We respond promptly to all business inquiries.

2

Free Privacy Assessment

We evaluate your current data practices, identify regulatory exposure, and outline a clear path to compliance — no obligation.

3

We Build Your Shield

Policies, training, vendor agreements, and incident response plans — we construct the compliance infrastructure your business needs.

Why Tenenbaum Law

Compliance Counsel That Understands Your Business

Privacy regulations do not exist in a vacuum. Your compliance program must account for industry-specific requirements, multi-state obligations, and the practical realities of how your business handles data. With 24 years of experience across regulatory, insurance, and corporate law, we build programs that work in the real world.

Multi-State License

Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and experienced with California, federal, and international privacy frameworks.

Breach Response Experience

Hands-on incident response counsel — from containment and forensics coordination to regulatory notification and litigation defense.

Cross-Regulation Knowledge

CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, COPPA, NY SHIELD Act, BIPA, and FTC enforcement — we navigate overlapping frameworks so you do not have to.

Confidential Counsel

Attorney-client privilege protects all assessments, gap analyses, and remediation plans — keeping your vulnerabilities out of discovery.

"Jason's team built our entire privacy compliance program from scratch — policies, vendor agreements, training, and a breach response plan. When we were later audited, we passed without a single finding. The investment paid for itself many times over."
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Healthcare Technology Company

HIPAA + NY SHIELD Act Compliance

Regulatory Landscape

Privacy Regulatory Framework

The privacy regulatory environment is complex and overlapping. We help businesses navigate these key frameworks.

NY SHIELD Act

Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act — mandates reasonable safeguards and expanded breach notification for any entity holding New York residents' data.

CCPA / CPRA

California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act — consumer data rights, opt-out mechanisms, and private right of action for data breaches.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation — applies to businesses with EU customers. Requires lawful basis, data subject rights, DPIAs, and 72-hour breach notification.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — privacy and security rules for protected health information held by covered entities and business associates.

COPPA

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act — strict consent and data handling rules for services directed at or knowingly collecting data from children under 13.

State Breach Notification Laws

All 50 states have breach notification statutes with varying definitions, timelines, and reporting obligations. Multi-state breaches require coordinated compliance.

FTC Enforcement

The Federal Trade Commission actively pursues deceptive privacy practices and inadequate data security under Section 5 authority.

Related Compliance Areas

AML ComplianceCorporate ComplianceSecurities Compliance

Common Questions

Privacy Compliance FAQ

What is the NY SHIELD Act?
The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act is a New York law that broadens data breach notification requirements and mandates that any business holding private information of New York residents implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. It applies regardless of where your business is located — if you hold data on New York residents, you must comply.
Does my business need a privacy policy?
Yes. If your business collects personal information through a website, app, or any other channel, federal and state laws — including the CCPA, COPPA, and various state disclosure statutes — generally require a clear, accessible privacy policy. Even where not strictly mandated, a well-drafted policy reduces litigation risk and builds customer trust.
What do I do after a data breach?
Act immediately. Contain the breach, preserve forensic evidence, and contact legal counsel. New York requires notification to affected individuals "in the most expedient time possible." Other states and federal regulators impose their own timelines — some as short as 30 days. Failure to notify properly can multiply penalties significantly. Call us at (516) 750-0595 for immediate guidance.
Does GDPR apply to US businesses?
It can. The GDPR applies to any business that offers goods or services to individuals in the EU or monitors their behavior, regardless of where the business is physically located. If your website targets EU customers, accepts EU currency, or uses tracking technologies on EU visitors, you likely have GDPR obligations including lawful basis requirements, data subject rights, and breach notification duties.
What are the penalties for privacy violations?
Penalties vary by statute. GDPR fines can reach 4% of global annual revenue or 20 million euros, whichever is higher. CCPA violations carry fines of $2,500 per violation or $7,500 per intentional violation. HIPAA penalties range from $100 to $50,000 per violation with an annual cap of $1.5 million per category. New York Attorney General enforcement actions under the SHIELD Act have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements.
What is data mapping?
Data mapping is the process of inventorying what personal data your business collects, where it is stored, how it flows through your systems, who has access to it, and which third parties receive it. It is the foundation of any compliance program because you cannot protect or properly disclose data practices if you do not know what data you hold. We conduct structured assessments that identify gaps and prioritize remediation.
Do I need HIPAA compliance?
If your business is a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse) or a business associate that handles protected health information on behalf of a covered entity, HIPAA compliance is mandatory. This includes implementing written privacy and security policies, conducting risk assessments, training employees, and executing business associate agreements with all vendors who access PHI.
How much does privacy compliance counsel cost?
We structure engagements to match the scope and complexity of your needs. Initial consultations are free. Ongoing compliance programs, breach response retainers, and project-based work such as privacy policy drafting or CCPA implementation are quoted after we understand your business. Call (516) 750-0595 to schedule a confidential assessment — there is no obligation.
Jason Tenenbaum, Personal Injury Attorney serving Long Island, Nassau County and Suffolk County

About the Author

Jason Tenenbaum

Jason Tenenbaum is a personal injury attorney serving Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, and New York City. Admitted to practice in NY, NJ, FL, TX, GA, MI, and Federal courts, Jason is one of the few attorneys who writes his own appeals and tries his own cases. Since 2002, he has authored over 2,353 articles on no-fault insurance law, personal injury, and employment law — a resource other attorneys rely on to stay current on New York appellate decisions.

Education
Syracuse University College of Law
Experience
24+ Years
Articles
2,353+ Published
Licensed In
7 States + Federal

Proactive Protection

Data Breaches Don't Announce Themselves. Your Compliance Program Should Be Ready.

Regulatory enforcement is accelerating. Consumer awareness is rising. The cost of non-compliance grows every year. Build the program that protects your business before a breach forces you to.

Confidential consultations. No obligation. Business-focused counsel.

About Our Legal Practice

The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. has represented injured individuals and workers throughout Long Island and New York City since 2002. Attorney Jason Tenenbaum founded the firm, headquartered at 326 Walt Whitman Road, Suite C, Huntington Station, New York 11746. Its six attorneys bring over 112 combined years of legal experience to personal injury, employment discrimination, no-fault insurance, and workers' compensation cases. The team speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Russian.

Attorney Tenenbaum has written more than 1,000 appellate briefs, handled over 100,000 no-fault insurance cases, and recovered over $100 million in verdicts and settlements. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Michigan state courts, as well as multiple federal courts. In fact, his 2,353+ published legal articles analyzing New York case law make him one of the most prolific legal commentators in the state. Attorneys, judges, and insurance professionals across all four Appellate Division departments rely on his analysis.

The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and employment discrimination cases — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Every consultation is free and confidential. Our practice areas include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, premises liability, medical malpractice, and product liability. We also handle dog bites, construction accidents, wrongful death, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, wage and hour violations, no-fault insurance disputes, and workers' compensation claims. Call (516) 750-0595 for a free consultation.

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