David C. Keating

David C. Keating: Privacy and Data Security Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

With over two decades of experience, David C. Keating specializes in privacy and data security law. He is a co-leader of the Privacy & Data Security Practice at Alston & Bird, one of the world's premier law firms.

Practice Areas

• Privacy and Data Security Law
• Technology Law

David has advised clients on privacy and security issues along the entire data lifecycle for over 15 years. His work includes:

• Assisting with compliance strategies, policy development, and implementation;
• Data monetization and data use analyses;
• New product development;
• Privacy and security issues in transactions;
• Privacy enforcement matters.

Prioritizing emerging technologies, Big Data, European Union data protection guidelines, and children's privacy, David has a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding these areas. He also advises on strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives involving information technology and business process outsourcing (ITO), mergers and acquisitions, as well as complex software and cloud computing transactions.

Awards

• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013;
• Lawyer of the Year: Technology Law, Atlanta (2019).

David has been listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers Global, and The Best Lawyers in America.

Universities

• Emory University - Juris Doctorate (JD)

David is a bilingual attorney fluent in English and Spanish. He has represented clients across various industries, including healthcare, technology, financial services, and government.

Affiliations

• Alston & Bird LLP - Privacy & Data Security Practice;