Peter McLaughlin

Peter McLaughlin is a seasoned privacy and data security attorney who advises clients with respect to a broad range of technology transactions, U.S. and international privacy, and cybersecurity issues. 

Peter’s practice focuses on uses of data across a range of industry sectors, with a particular depth of experience in health care. He guides clients in their domestic and international handling of personal information; new product development; and the assessment of legally defensible cybersecurity programs. 

Prior to joining Rimon, Peter was partner at Armstrong Teasdale and another Boston headquartered law firm. He has also been Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for Cardinal Health and Assistant General Counsel for Sun Microsystems. 

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

• Data Handling within a SaaS Platform and Related Agreements for Nonprofit – Represented a nonprofit administering a nationwide health care platform by developing their privacy and security compliance, inbound licensing and technology service agreements with local health centers. 

• Guided Multinational Technology Provider in Data Handling Review – Counseled technology services company serving the financial and health sectors on the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning, as well as the proper use of potentially regulated data, as well as assist in response to data incident across five countries. 

• Privacy Compliance and Data Protection Agreements for Retail Data Analytics Firm – Provided strategic and operational support to data management client in the context of the EU GDPR and concerns over the impact of the CCPA and other state privacy laws. 

• Diligence Reviews and Data Privacy Negotiations – Led diligence and deal negotiation on relevant provisions in corporate acquisitions, corporate venture, and private equity clients with respect to the privacy and security posture of target firms.