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Zenus Franklin

Associate Dayton
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Summary

Zenus has wide-ranging experience with data governance and information technology, which brings a unique and vital perspective to his practice.

Zenus advises clients on data privacy matters, such as risk management, policy development, training, audits, website privacy policies and terms of use, website cookies, M&A due diligence, and data breach and incident response management. His expertise spans federal privacy regulations such as HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, TCPA, FERPA, and COPPA, along with state laws governing the processing of personal information, like the California Consumer Privacy Act and related legislation.  Additionally, Zenus provides guidance to clients on global data privacy matters, including the GDPR.

In the area of information technology, Zenus advises clients on eCommerce issues and provides guidance on contract review and development, including SaaS, PaaS, data processing agreements, service-level agreements, and license agreements.

Zenus is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) in the field of United States laws and regulations as accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.  Zenus presents and writes regularly on a variety of data privacy and information technology topics, including the Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights blog.

Awards

  • Honoree, CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legislation (2018)

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Education

  • University of Dayton School of Law (2019)
  • The Ohio State University (2016)

    Bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice studies, minor in business

Admissions

  • State - Ohio

Speeches and Publications

Publications

  • Frequent contributor to Taft’s Privacy & Data Security Insights blog. See a full list of his articles here.
  • Co-author, “Artificial Intelligence in Construction: The Legal Implications,” CBA Report, May/June 2021 issue
  • Co-author, “Don’t Say Breach,” Cyber Security Summit Newsletter, Feb. 9, 2021

Professional Affiliations

  • Dayton Bar Association

    Member

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals

    Member

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)

    Member