With every data-driven technology transaction she’s a part of, Karachi Achilihu carefully considers the legalities surrounding the privacy and security of the data involved in those deals. As data protection counsel, Karachi advises her clients on:

• Compliance with applicable global data privacy laws (e.g., the GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, EU-US DPF, and EU Data Act) governing the use, collection, processing, and sharing of personal data within the information privacy domain

• Contractual alignment with information security standards (e.g., SOC 2 Type I or II, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27701, DORA, PCI DSS, and HITRUST CSF) and technical and organizational measures designed to ensure the security of data

• Lawful privacy program compliance throughout the entire information lifecycle (collection → deletion) by ensuring proper privacy-by-design, data mapping, data protection and privacy impact assessments, privacy policies/notices, data incident responses, and third-party risk management

By promoting responsible and secure data practices, Karachi helps organizations operationalize privacy and data security considerations during technology transactions — enabling compliance with evolving data protection regulations in cross-border, digital environments.