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Cynthia J. Larose

Member / Co-Chair, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice

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Cynthia is a highly regarded authority in the privacy and security field and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP). She handles the full range of data security issues for companies of all sizes, from startups to major corporations. Cynthia is masterful at conducting privacy audits; crafting procedures to protect data; advising clients on state, federal, and international laws and regulations on information use and data security; helping organizations respond to breaches; and planning data transfers associated with corporate transactions. She is an in-demand media commentator and speaker on privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Cynthia is Co-chair of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, a Certified Information Privacy Professional-US (CIPP-US), and a Certified Information Privacy Professional-Europe (CIPP-E).

She represents companies in information, communications, and technology, including e-commerce and other electronic transactions. She counsels clients through all stages of the corporate life cycle, from startups through mid- and later-stage financings to IPO, and has broad experience in technology and business law, including online contracting issues, licensing, domain name issues, software development, and complex outsourcing transactions. She is also a key contributor to MintzEdge, an online resource for entrepreneurs that includes useful tools and information for starting and growing a company.

Cynthia has extensive experience in privacy, data security, and information management matters, including state, federal, and international laws and regulations on the use and transfer of information, behavioral advertising, data security breach compliance and incident response, and data breach incident response planning, as well as data transfers in the context of mergers and acquisitions and technology transactions. She conducts privacy audits and risk assessments to determine data and transaction flow and to assess privacy practices, and assists with drafting and implementation of privacy policies and information security policies and procedures and monitoring of privacy best practices across all levels of the enterprise.

Cynthia is a frequent speaker on privacy issues at conferences and media appearances and presents privacy awareness and compliance training seminars to client companies.

During law school, she was editor-in-chief of the Probate Law Journal.

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India’s first comprehensive data privacy law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (“DPDPA”), was enacted in August 2023, thereby marking a significant step towards regulating the processing of personal data in India.

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2024 Round-Up on State Consumer Data Privacy Laws

January 2, 2025 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Michael Katz, Paty Garza Gonzalez

Check out our comprehensive 2024 State Data Privacy Law Round-Up for the latest US State laws in data privacy. While consumer data privacy laws are still relatively new, we are beginning to see evidence of enforcement in some states and far greater attention and resource expenditure internally from businesses working hard to determine which laws apply to their organizations and what steps are necessary to ensure compliance. 

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Kentucky’s Consumer Privacy Law Is Coming, But on a Slow Track

December 31, 2024 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Michael Katz, Rebecca Horton

On April 4, 2024, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) signed the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (“KCDPA”) into law, with a slow roll to the date it takes effect on January 1, 2026. The KCDPA goes a bit easier on businesses and (1) does not impose a requirement to provide a universal opt-out mechanism, and (2) has a permanent cure provision that will afford violators ongoing opportunities to rectify alleged violations of the law. Learn more about the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act.

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Minnesota’s Consumer Privacy Law Takes Aim at Profiling and Takes Effect Soon

December 30, 2024 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Michael Katz, Rebecca Horton

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) signed into law the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, which will take effect on July 31, 2025. Learn more about the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act.

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Preparation for 2024 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2025 Annual Shareholder Meetings

December 17, 2024 | Advisory | By Anne Bruno, Daniel T. Kajunski, Melanie Ruthrauff Levy, Page R. Hubben, David Adams, Joanne Hawana , Jacob Hupart, Cynthia Larose, Breton Leone-Quick, Benjamin Zegarelli, Christopher Buontempo

Every year, Mintz provides analysis of the regulatory developments affecting public companies as they approach fiscal year-end filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and annual shareholder meetings. This memorandum highlights key considerations to guide you through the 2025 year-end reporting process.

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Delaware’s Consumer Privacy Law is Right Around the Corner

December 13, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Katz, Cynthia Larose, Paty Garza Gonzalez

Everything you need to know about the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act as it becomes effective on January 1, 2025. Here's what impacted companies need to gear up and prepare for.

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Nebraska’s Consumer Privacy Law Takes Effect Soon and Targets Businesses Selling Personal Data

November 26, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Katz, Cynthia Larose, Paty Garza Gonzalez

The Nebraska Data Privacy Act (or NEDPA) becomes effective on January 1, 2025.  This relatively short period between signature and effective date left little time for impacted companies to prepare; however, Nebraska’s approach to applicability criteria has cast a specifically tailored net focused on businesses selling personal data of Nebraska residents.

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Just Around the Corner, Iowa’s Consumer Privacy Law Taking Effect

November 19, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Katz, Cynthia Larose, Paty Garza Gonzalez

Iowa's consumer privacy law is taking effect soon. Learn more about the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act or “IACDPA” which becomes effective on January 1, 2025.

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Consumer Privacy Laws are Taking Effect Across the Nation – Are You Ready?

October 30, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Katz, Cynthia Larose, Paty Garza Gonzalez

Learn about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Law which took effect in July of 2024.

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SEC Issues New Statement on Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure

June 3, 2024 | Alert | By Daniel T. Kajunski, Anne Bruno, Cynthia Larose, Raven Sun

Read about a recent statement from Erik Gerding, Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, which provided clarification regarding the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents by reporting companies.

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Events & Speaking

May
1
2025

Mintz's Annual Employment Law Summit 2025 - New York

Convene, 601 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

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Mar
16
2022

Hot Topics in White Collar Crime and Government Investigations: Considerations for Corporate Counsel

Association of Corporate Counsel, San Diego and Mintz

Virtual Event

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Feb
9
2022
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Apr
27
2020
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Apr
15
2020
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Mar
4
2020
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Sep
25
2019
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Jun
19
2019

Health Care & Cybersecurity: A Powerful Combination

ML Strategies, 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004

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Apr
29
2019

AHAM Annual Member Meeting 2019

Know the Score

The Ritz-Carlton Washington DC

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Mar
6
2019

The Third Annual Boston Conference on Cyber Security (BCCS 2019)

Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA

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Feb
4
2019

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Legal Services Providers 2019

Practising Law Institute

PLI New York Center, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, (2nd floor), entrance on 45th Street, New York, New York

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Nov
13
2018

CTAM End of Year Meeting

HBO Theater, New York, NY

Oct
3
2018

Ascendant Compliance Conference

State of the Data Breach

San Diego, California

Speaker
May
7
2018

2018 Onsolve User Conference

Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2400 E Missouri Avenue Phoenix, AZ

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Apr
18
2018

Legal Issues in Museum Administration 2018

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Revere Hotel Boston Common 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA

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Mar
19
2018

2018 Cyber Liability Conference

Mohegan Sun Resort & Convention Center 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville, CT

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Mar
15
2018

Higher Education Legal Conference

Boston Bar Association

Sheraton Boston Hotel 39 Dalton Street Boston, MA

Moderator
Mar
7
2018

The Second Annual Boston Conference on Cyber Security (BCCS 2018)

Boston College

Gasson Hall, Room 100 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA

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Jan
19
2018
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Jan
17
2018
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Nov
30
2017
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Nov
29
2017
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Nov
28
2017
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Nov
2
2017

Cyber Security & Liability

New Hampshire Bar Association

Concord, NH

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Oct
25
2017

Staffing World 2017

American Staffing Association

Chicago, IL

Speaker
Oct
10
2017

Ascendant Compliance Conference

Ascendant Compliance Management

Napa, California

Panelist
May
24
2017

Privacy & Cybersecurity Conference

Boston Bar Association

Boston, MA

Speaker
May
11
2017

2017 ASA Staffing Law Conference

American Staffing Association

Washington, DC

Moderator
Mar
8
2017
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Jun
3
2016

Director Bootcamp

NACD New England

Boston, MA

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May
11
2016

2016 NEDRIX Spring Conference

NorthEast Disaster Recovery Information X-Change

Boston, MA

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Dec
1
2015

Increased Scrutiny by Regulators of Cybersecurity

The New England Broker/Dealer and Investment Adviser Association

Boston, MA

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May
13
2015
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Mar
10
2015

Not If, But When: Cyber Security for Companies in an Age of Inevitable Hacks, Attacks & Breaches

National Association of Corporate Directors, New England Chapter

Newton Marriott Hotel, Newton, MA

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Cynthia is a highly regarded authority in the privacy and security field and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP). She handles the full range of data security issues for companies of all sizes, from startups to major corporations. Cynthia is masterful at conducting privacy audits; crafting procedures to protect data; advising clients on state, federal, and international laws and regulations on information use and data security; helping organizations respond to breaches; and planning data transfers associated with corporate transactions. She is an in-demand media commentator and speaker on privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Recognition & Awards

  • BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star (2022)

  • Best Lawyers in America: Privacy and Data Security Law (2018 – 2027)

  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Go-To Cybersecurity / Data Privacy Lawyer (2022, 2024)

  • Top Author for Cybersecurity, JD Supra’s Readers' Choice Awards (2018 – 2021)

  • Chambers USA: Noted Practitioner, Nationwide – Privacy & Data Security (2018 – 2019)

  • National Law Review: Go-To Thought Leadership Award, Cybersecurity (2018)

  • Chambers USA: Nationwide – Privacy & Data Security (2010 – 2016)

  • Chambers Global: Privacy & Data Security (2011 – 2012, 2016 – 2017)

  • Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer – Cyber Law (2026)

  • National Diversity Council: Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology (2016)

  • Woman of Technology 2001 by Women in Technology, Inc.

  • Two Thousand Notable American Women (2001)

  • Women's Business Boston: Top 10 Women Lawyers in Boston (2005); Top 10 Corporate Lawyers in Boston (2009 – 2010)

  • Boston Magazine: Rising Star (2011)

  • Leila Josephine Robinson Award, Boston University Woman's Law Association (2010)

  • Boston Digital Industry News: Best General Lawyer for a High-Tech Firm

  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Rising Star – Information Technology / Outsourcing (2005)

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Cynthia is a highly regarded authority in the privacy and security field and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP). She handles the full range of data security issues for companies of all sizes, from startups to major corporations. Cynthia is masterful at conducting privacy audits; crafting procedures to protect data; advising clients on state, federal, and international laws and regulations on information use and data security; helping organizations respond to breaches; and planning data transfers associated with corporate transactions. She is an in-demand media commentator and speaker on privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Involvement

  • Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Member, Computer Law Association
  • Member, Federal Communications Bar Association
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Cynthia J. Larose

Member / Co-Chair, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice

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