LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morris Polich & Purdy LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Sue S. Junn has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Sue is the leader of MPP’s Cyber, Privacy and Data Security practice group and heads this team to assist companies and organizations manage the mounting privacy and data security challenges that they face. The team handles a variety of privacy and data protection matters, which include evaluating risks, developing policies and strategies, providing additional tools to meet compliance needs, and representing clients in litigation and administrative proceedings involving state and federal laws.
Privacy professionals are the arbiters of trust in today’s data-driven global economy. They help organizations manage rapidly evolving privacy threats and mitigate the potential loss and misuse of information assets. The IAPP is the first organization to publicly establish standards in professional education and testing for privacy and data protection. IAPP privacy certification is internationally recognized as a reputable, independent program that professionals seek and employers demand.
The CIPP is the global standard in privacy certification. Developed and launched by the IAPP with leading subject matter experts, the CIPP is the world’s first broad-based global privacy and data protection credentialing program. The CIPP/US demonstrates a strong foundation in U.S. private-sector privacy laws and regulations and understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the U.S., the EU and other jurisdictions. Sue joins the ranks of an elite group of professionals worldwide who currently hold one or more IAPP certifications, including MPP Senior Associate Wendi J. Frisch.
“Sue obtaining the CIPP/US credential is a great accomplishment. The knowledge she has gained through the certification process adds further depth to the services the team provides clients on both how to deal with and minimize privacy and security issues,” said Managing Partner, Donald Ridge.
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Our dedication to clients, combined with extensive experience, both in the trial and appellate courts, are the qualities that distinguish us from other law firms. Our attorneys are known for their vast experience and success, and have earned the firm its reputation with the bench and bar as down to earth, practiced, sensible, skillful, professional litigators. We provide superior legal services in a manner consistent with our clients' best interests and goals. We are committed to expertise in all our areas of practice, knowing our clients' businesses and providing client service at its highest level.