Katie McMullan
Counsel Global Regulatory
Languages
English
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Legal 500 UK 2023"Katie McMullan is very approachable and gives great pragmatic and commercial advice"
Top global technology and consumer-facing businesses seek Katie McMullan's advice on privacy and cybersecurity strategies and policies. She regularly advises on e-Privacy matters, including data-driven marketing strategies, personalisation activities and cross-device tracking.
Katie has extensive experience in developing global compliance programs, cloud-based services, outsourcing arrangements and data transfer solutions (including Binding Corporate Rules and Binding Corporate Rules for processors).
Prior to returning to private practice in 2011, Katie worked in-house as a data protection and freedom of information specialist for the BBC and has undertaken a number of client secondments. As a result, she understands business as well as law and uses this first-hand, practical experience to provide real-world, commercial advice to our clients.
Katie was a contributor to 'European Privacy; Law and Practice for Data Protection Professionals' (IAPP, 2022).
Chambers UK Guide 2023"Katie McMullan is a rising star in this space." "She has a high level of knowledge."
Representative experience
Leading numerous global privacy compliance projects and carrying out comprehensive data protection compliance assessments
Strategic advice for participants in the ad tech industry on how to address notice and consent obligations and legitimise data processing activities in practice
Advising global companies on emerging issues and day-to-day compliance and commercial issues in the area of privacy and cybersecurity
Assisting multinationals to devise and implement workable strategies to legitimise international data flows, for example when centralising an HR database outside Europe
Advice for international businesses operating in or looking to enter the UK market on the implications of Brexit
Advice for a major consumer-facing booking platform on a comprehensive strategy for data sharing and optimization amongst brands.
Credentials
- BCA, Victoria University of Wellington, 2005
- LL.B., Victoria University of Wellington, 2005
- Solicitor, England and Wales
- New Zealand
- International Association of Privacy Professionals