Helen Goff Foster

Helen Foster, CIPP/US and CIPP/E, is a leader in privacy and cybersecurity compliance and consumer protection law, with more than 20 years of experience across four federal agencies, the White House, and in private law practice in Washington, D.C. Her unique perspective provides clients with the knowledge-base of a former regulator, the business know-how of an experienced corporate advocate, and the practical expertise gained through implementing privacy and data security measures across large, multifaceted organizations.

Helen uses her diverse experience to help clients integrate myriad privacy and cybersecurity requirements originating in federal, state, and international law, as well as industry-specific and self-regulation regimes. She counsels large financial institutions, communications providers, and technology companies, as well as small retail and hospitality operators, toward a common aim: to leverage data and technology to grow their business. She also is a passionate and effective advocate for her clients before government agencies, in rulemaking proceedings, and in responding to investigations and audits.