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Zenus Franklin
- E zfranklin@taftlaw.com
- T (937) 245-6864
- F (937) 228-2816
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
News
Increasing Litigation Related to Website Technology and Data Sharing Law Bulletins
The Changing Landscape of Privacy and Data Security in M&A News
Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Edgewater Capital Partners' Acquisition of Polymer Components Business From EnPro News
Cleves and Franklin Article on Artificial Intelligence Published in CBA Report
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Dayton Bar Association
Member
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
Member
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
Member