Harini Sudersan

Data Privacy & AI Counsel
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Harini Sudersan
  • Data Protection and AI
  • Corporate Advisory

BA LLB, NALSAR University of Law, India, 2009; CIPP/E; CIPP/US; Member, IAPP

NALSAR University of Law, India

harini@poovayya.net

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Harini, a seasoned expert in data and AI, significantly enhances Poovayya & Co.'s capacity to service clients, particularly in overseas markets such as the EU. With the impending enforcement of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, Harini is poised to meet the growing demand for legal support from Indian clients.

Professional Highlights

Where legal expertise meets real-world impact

  • Key Matters

    • Guided a financial institution through a nationwide expansion with regulatory advisory and transaction support. READ MORE
    • Guided a financial institution through a nationwide expansion with regulatory advisory and transaction support. READ MORE

  • Major Deals

    • Comprehensive analysis of landmark privacy rights decisions and their implications for legal frameworks. Detailed examination of foundational judgments shaping contemporary data protection standards in India. READ MORE
    • Historical evolution and contemporary analysis of privacy rights from multiple jurisdictions. Comprehensive examination of international legal frameworks and their convergence in addressing modern data protection challenges. READ MORE

  • Industry Presence

    • International law enforcement collaboration and legal affairs expertise. Insights on cross-border investigations, data protection protocols, and global legal cooperation frameworks in international security operations. READ MORE
    • Expertise in corporate advisory with focus on data protection and AI governance. Specialized counsel on regulatory compliance, international legal frameworks, and emerging technology law applications. READ MORE

About
Harini

  • 15+ years of experience in Data Privacy and compliance
  • Former Counsel at INTERPOL, Office of Legal Affairs - Cybercrime Directorate
  • Expert in international data transfers, compliance assessments, and AI governance

With 15 years of experience, Harini specializes in Data Privacy and has served as fractional/consulting privacy counsel. She has advised clients on data protection requirements across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on compliance and impact assessments, international transfers, sensitive data processing, and processor obligations. Her expertise extends to her role as Counsel in the Office of Legal Affairs at INTERPOL, where she primarily advised the Cybercrime Directorate on data processing and governance matters. She has held positions at leading law firms in India, including Principal Associate at Poovayya & Co. and Associate at Amarchand Mangaldas.

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