Janice Keeling
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Experienced lawyer, licensed in California, USA, and the Philippines, skilled and well versed in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and US privacy laws, who has a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) designation and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional US and Europe (CIPP/US and CIPP/E), and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) with Master of Laws focused in Technology Law from University of California, Berkeley.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Privacy Analyst
Paylocity
03.2022 - Current
- Acts as Privacy Counsel handling legal matters related to data privacy
- Drafts, reviews and negotiates privacy and data security terms in vendors, clients, and partner contracts including MSAs, SaaS, amendments, and data processing agreements (approximately 500 contracts over 2 years)
- Responds to redlines, reviews, and analyzes complex contracts, legal documents, and other relevant information to identify potential risks, liabilities, and legal issues
- Led initiative and created contract negotiation playbook, which decreased average inbound and outbound review and negotiation time by 20%
- Provides recommendations to mitigate risks in commercial transactions and contracts
- Implemented effective negotiation tactics to achieve favorable terms and outcomes for the organization
- Advises teams on data processing requirements, including data collection, data storage, and other processing activities
- Creates and contributes to training, playbooks, and FAQ libraries for various teams to ensure the most current privacy guidance
- Works cross-functionally to align programs to current privacy strategies, principles, and practices
- Monitors, briefs, and advises on privacy laws and new legislative and regulatory developments
- Creates, develops, and updates policies and procedures to comply with data privacy regulations
- Supports data subject requests handling
- Supports privacy incident response management
- Assist in the organization’s AI governance program.
Privacy Counsel
Skills4Good AI
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Delivers industry and technical expertise in privacy through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations, and the creation of high-quality deliverables
- Responsible for delivery of privacy services such as:
- Privacy program maturity assessments and roadmaps
- Privacy program design, implementation, and automation
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA), or Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) or Privacy by Design (PbD)
- Data protection strategy and implementation
- Data mapping and inventories
- Data use governance and ethics; and Incident Response.
Privacy Counsel
National Privacy Commission (NPC)
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Acted as attorney for the NPC, the data privacy authority and regulatory and enforcement agency upholding the right to privacy and data protection of the Philippine citizens
- Drafted, reviewed, and advised on data privacy and data protection practices and policies
- Provided legal advice to industry sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications, banking, and government, regarding privacy assessment, privacy impact assessments, and regulatory compliance requirements to the NPC
- Advised stakeholders in compliance with global privacy laws including the Data Privacy Act (DPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Issued privacy legal opinions based on analysis of issues, applicable laws and jurisprudence
- Handled privacy complaints filed with the NPC, conducted investigations, interviewed parties of the complaints, and evaluated and recommended the proper ruling
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in privacy law to maintain expertise and compliance, and to properly issue correct rulings in assigned privacy cases
- Drafted fact finding reports, breach notification evaluation reports or compliance orders in relation to breach notification reports submitted by the companies
- Assisted in compliance checks of personal information processors to inspect their compliance to data privacy law, and prepared and issued findings and/or recommendations
- Conducted and facilitated privacy training and seminars to develop awareness on data protection, data subject rights, and privacy compliance.
Privacy Counsel/Chief of Legal Division
National Privacy Commission (NPC)
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Acted as general counsel of NPC and head lawyer of NPC’s Legal Division
- Attended Congress and Senate hearings to provide inputs and make sure that privacy and data protection are considered in proposed bills
- Developed, initiated, maintained, and revised privacy policies, procedures, and work instructions, and privacy notice for NPC
- Ensured compliance with internal policies, applicable international privacy laws, regulations and policies related to privacy matters, and collaborate with other divisions to help ensure NPC’s processes are compliant with applicable privacy laws and regulations
- Helped develop and mature privacy program management including compliance with global privacy laws including GDPR, and member of the committee assigned to design privacy compliance programs, policies, and processes of NPC
- Conducted and facilitated privacy training and seminars to develop awareness on data protection, data subject rights, and privacy compliance
- Evaluated third-party service providers to ensure they have the proper information security controls, employee training and user awareness, and plans to protect personal information
- Drafted, and reviewed contracts to third-parties to guarantee their responsibilities in case of data breach, and built third-party on-boarding processes to ensure compliance with data protection requirements
- Drafted the NPC’s Rules and Procedure on Mediation which must be observed when parties in a case are interested to settle through alternative dispute resolution
- Acted as privacy mediator who assists the complainant and the respondent to reach a mediated settlement agreement
- Reviewed the privacy laws, rules, procedures, and regulations before issuance to public by NPC to ensure that they are in accordance with international laws such as GDPR, CPPA, etc
- Conducted privacy impact assessment (PIA) of the Legal Division
- Made sure data mapping and data inventory of the Legal Division is in order and updated
- Ensured Privacy by Design is implemented in the projects of Legal Division
- Assisted in the negotiations, drafting and review of contracts, agreements and other legal instruments wherein NPC is involved, party or when NPC action is required or authorized.
Attorney
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared or reviewed, in collaboration with other organizational units, legislative proposals, executive orders and other legal issuances required to implement development policies, plans, programs and projects
- Reviewed and prepared comments and recommendations on draft proposals and other matters involving legal questions
- Advised on the compliance with global privacy laws including the Data Privacy Act (DPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), etc
- Provided legal advice and opinions requested from other offices of NEDA
- Assisted in the negotiations, drafting and review of contracts, agreements and other legal instruments wherein NEDA is involved, party or when NEDA action is required or authorized
- Drafted or reviewed proposed rules and regulations governing the activities and operations of NEDA, including agencies under its supervision.
Associate Attorney
Pacis and Reyes Law Offices
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Prepared correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
- Conducted legal research, prepared for and attended hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provided legal counsel with help of senior associate attorneys
- Analyzed conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiated on behalf of clients
- Communicated with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
- Maintained client files in organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
Education
Master of Laws with specialized certificate in Technology Law -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12.2019
Juris Doctor -
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.2013
Master of Arts in Applied Business Economics -
University of Asia and the Pacific
Pasig City, Philippines06.2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics -
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Experience advising on data protection and privacy
- Legal research and writing
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional analytic and preparation skills
- Focused attention to details
- Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines
- High work standards and ethics
- Ability to work well in both team and individually
- Keen to develop and use initiative
- Respects and enjoys diversity of cultural, social, and academic backgrounds
Certification
- Licensed Attorney in California, USA, 10/2021, Active
- Licensed Attorney in the Philippines, 05/2014, Active
- Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), 09/2022
- Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe (CIPP/E), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), 07/2023
- Certified Information Privacy Manager - US (CIPP/US), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), 08/2021
- Certified Information Privacy Professional - US (CIPP/US), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), 11/2020
- Specialized Certificate in Law and Technology, University of California, Berkeley, 12/2019
Timeline
Senior Privacy Analyst
Paylocity
03.2022 - Current
Privacy Counsel
Skills4Good AI
12.2021 - 07.2023
Privacy Counsel
National Privacy Commission (NPC)
12.2018 - 04.2019
Privacy Counsel/Chief of Legal Division
National Privacy Commission (NPC)
05.2017 - 08.2018
Attorney
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
11.2014 - 05.2017
Associate Attorney
Pacis and Reyes Law Offices
07.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Laws with specialized certificate in Technology Law -
University of California, Berkeley
Juris Doctor -
University of Santo Tomas
Master of Arts in Applied Business Economics -
University of Asia and the Pacific
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics -
University of Santo Tomas