
Miriam Fine
Biography
Miriam is an Associate in the IT/Commercial Department of Baker McKenzie's London office, focusing on data protection, consumer law and commercial contracts. She joined Baker & McKenzie LLP as a trainee in March 2014 and was admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales in March 2016.
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
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Developing global data protection strategies for a number of multinationals to address US and EU privacy laws. Key clients include a number of social media and technology platforms, an artificial intelligence software provider, an international chain of hotels, a cybersecurity company, and a luxury cosmetics group.
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Advising social media networks on developing platforms that are age-appropriate and meet the requirements of the GDPR and COPPA, including establishing age verification mechanisms and frameworks for proactive content moderation.
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Interacting with regulators on behalf of clients, including the Information Commissioner's Office, the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom.
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Navigating international data transfer mechanisms, including obtaining Privacy Shield certification for a US social media platform and Binding Corporate Rules for a cybersecurity company.
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Establishing frameworks and processes to enable Telcos and OTT platforms to disclose information to law enforcement authorities and intelligence agencies under investigatory powers legislation.
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Drafting and negotiating outsourcing and transitional agreements, including those in respect of the provision of services and the manufacture, supply and distribution of goods, including contracts for the supply of pharmaceuticals (for a global pharma company), media buying and advertising services (for a UK financial institution) and printing services (for a UK broadsheet).
Admissions
- England & Wales (2016)
Education
- Cambridge University (BA History) (2012)