Elliott Siebers
Senior Counsel
Overview
Elliott Siebers advises clients on a wide range of complex privacy and information security issues, as well as artificial intelligence, telemarketing, and consumer protection matters. Leveraging his background as a former state regulator, Elliott provides actionable advice on compliance and regulatory issues. He holds certifications as a certified information privacy professional in both the United States (CIPP/US) and Europe (CIPP/E).
His practice spans transactional advice and compliance with evolving international, U.S. federal, and state laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Telemarketing Sales Rule, and various state privacy regulations such as those in California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Virginia.
Elliott's practice includes drafting and negotiating complex data-related agreements (e.g., SaaS, adtech), developing internal policies, and crafting consumer-facing policies like privacy policies and terms. He assists companies in operationalizing information security programs and preparing for data breaches.
In the event of a security incident, Elliott manages all aspects of the response, from investigation to mitigation and stakeholder communication. He also guides clients through regulatory inquiries, collaborating on response strategies for entities being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission or state attorney general offices.
Formerly a deputy attorney general in New Jersey, Elliott led the data privacy and cybersecurity section, overseeing investigations into state and federal privacy and consumer protection violations. He applies this experience to help clients anticipate enforcement trends and mitigate risks related to data protection and compliance with industry standards.
Admitted in New York and New Jersey. Application pending in California. All work in California supervised by a California licensed attorney.
His practice spans transactional advice and compliance with evolving international, U.S. federal, and state laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Telemarketing Sales Rule, and various state privacy regulations such as those in California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Virginia.
Elliott's practice includes drafting and negotiating complex data-related agreements (e.g., SaaS, adtech), developing internal policies, and crafting consumer-facing policies like privacy policies and terms. He assists companies in operationalizing information security programs and preparing for data breaches.
In the event of a security incident, Elliott manages all aspects of the response, from investigation to mitigation and stakeholder communication. He also guides clients through regulatory inquiries, collaborating on response strategies for entities being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission or state attorney general offices.
Formerly a deputy attorney general in New Jersey, Elliott led the data privacy and cybersecurity section, overseeing investigations into state and federal privacy and consumer protection violations. He applies this experience to help clients anticipate enforcement trends and mitigate risks related to data protection and compliance with industry standards.
Admitted in New York and New Jersey. Application pending in California. All work in California supervised by a California licensed attorney.
Areas of Focus
Practices
Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2012)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.S., 2006)