About

Data Dive, a law blog managed by the lawyers and advisors at global law firm Akin, covers the full suite of data-related topics - everything from cybersecurity, privacy and consumer protection, affecting businesses, governments and organizations around the globe.

Data Dive commentary spans insights from professionals in cybersecurity, privacy and data protection; lobbying and public policy; corporate; intellectual property; health and international trade, among others. 

We hope this blog helps readers make it easier to understand and cope with the myriad of issues organizations encounter on a daily basis.

A Renowned Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Legal Team

Akin's cybersecurity, privacy & data protection team advises companies on the shifting landscape of emergent law while navigating their legal, business and political issues. We advise on the full scope of cybersecurity, privacy & data protection matters across regulatory compliance and due diligence, investigations and disputes, public law and policy, emerging technologies and data breach preparedness and response.

Our clients hail from a broad range of industries, including technology, private equity, healthcare & life sciences, financial services, investment management, retail, energy & infrastructure, transportation, insurance, software, telecommunications, professional sports, media & entertainment, AI, e-commerce and data aggregation.

Have a question? Please contact one of the blog's managing editors below.

Natasha Kohne
Partner & Co-Leader, Technology, AI and Cybersecurity, Akin

Natasha is a recognized leader in complex, U.S. and cross-border investigations and litigation involving financial institutions, sovereign entities, investment funds and technology companies.

Jenny Arlington
Senior Counsel, Akin

Jenny has long-standing experience in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity matters and is a CIPP/E. 

Joseph Hold
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Advisor, Akin

Joseph specializes in advising clients on compliance, data breach investigations and notifications and subsequent litigation.

Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm

Akin is a leading law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.