Fran Faircloth Named to Global Data Review’s Women in Data 2022

Data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth (Washington, D.C.) was named to the Global Data Review’s Women in Data 2022. The prestigious list spotlights 46 women from 23 countries at the cutting edge of data legislation, regulation and technology.

The list highlights how much the industry and market have evolved in the past several years– from the rise of big data, to the proliferation of privacy laws and regulations around the world, to COVID-19. The candidates were selected based on a combination of factors including significant achievements, market standing and wider contributions to the field.

In her profile, Fran notes that some clients are concerned about the growing trend of high ransomware demands, especially with in the situation with Russia and Ukraine raising questions about legality and advisability of paying ransom. Fran works with clients to develop a healthy data governance program and improve cybersecurity preparedness, which can help mitigate the risk of such attacks.