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Privacy and Data Security Attorneys Across North Carolina

Security threats, new technology, and a fast-moving patchwork of privacy laws leave businesses exposed on several fronts at once. Manning Fulton’s Privacy and Data Security attorneys advise clients in health care, technology, manufacturing, and emerging growth companies on the full range of privacy and data security matters — from day-to-day compliance and risk management to breach response when something goes wrong, and the technology transactions in between. Because these issues cut across technology, contracts, employment, litigation, and regulatory compliance, we provide coordinated guidance that reflects how the business actually operates.

Manning Fulton helps clients manage privacy and data security obligations before, during, and after legal or security issues arise. Our attorneys provide practical guidance designed to protect businesses as technology and data use continue to evolve.

We guide clients through the breach response process from start to finish, managing legal obligations, regulatory risk, and the practical demands of an active incident:

Security incident response and investigation support
Connecting clients with forensic analysis resources
Advising on notification obligations and notifying affected individuals and regulators
Arranging call center and credit monitoring services
Responding to regulator inquiries
Post-breach remediation and updates to policies and procedures

Compliance takes more than reacting after an incident. We help businesses evaluate cyber risk, strengthen internal processes, and build policies that reduce exposure:

Cyber risk assessment and legal strategy
Privacy and data security policies
Internal procedures for handling sensitive information
Compliance planning for applicable data security laws
Guidance on evolving privacy and security obligations

Transactions are increasingly driven by data, analytics, software, and cloud technology. We advise whether data can be used lawfully, whether analytics models comply with applicable law, and how privacy issues affect a deal:

Privacy and data security due diligence, and responses to diligence requests
Negotiating representations and warranties on data use and privacy compliance
Contractual protections for sensitive information
Technology and cloud computing implementation compliance
Data-driven transactions and analytics compliance

Every vendor with access to your data is a potential point of failure. We structure and negotiate agreements that allocate that risk:

Service provider engagements and vendor agreements involving sensitive information
Data protection terms, confidentiality obligations, and security requirements
Contractual remedies and risk allocation
Privacy and security provisions in commercial agreements

We help employers understand how privacy rules affect their workforce and technology systems:

Monitoring of employee communications
Internet and information systems use
Employee location information
Workplace privacy policies and compliance
Privacy issues involving employer technology systems

For businesses operating across borders or handling international data, privacy rules create significant legal and operational challenges. We help clients build a workable cross-border approach:

International privacy and data security compliance
EU privacy and data protection requirements, including the General Data Protection Regulation
Cross-border and EU-U.S. data transfer mechanisms
Cross-border data transfer strategy

Partner with Manning Fulton

Whether you are responding to a data security incident, evaluating cyber risk, implementing new technology, negotiating a vendor agreement, addressing workplace privacy, or navigating state, federal, or international privacy laws, Manning Fulton can assist. Businesses need guidance that addresses both legal compliance and operational realities — and that is where our team focuses.

For more information about these services, please reach out to:

Charles (“Chuck”) H. Munn, Jr. — munn@manningfulton.com

Who We Serve

Manning Fulton advises clients across industries that handle sensitive information, rely on technology systems, or face privacy and data security obligations, including:

Health Care Providers & Organizations

Providers and organizations managing privacy, data security, and regulatory obligations.

Technology Companies

Companies handling data, digital platforms, software, or technology-related privacy issues.

Manufacturing Companies

Businesses managing data security risks across operations, systems, and vendor relationships.

Emerging Growth Companies

Growing companies building privacy and data security practices as they scale.

Businesses Managing Sensitive Data

Companies handling customer, employee, or consumer information.

Companies Facing Cyber Threats

Businesses responding to data security incidents, breaches, or cyber risks.

Organizations Negotiating Vendor or Service Provider Agreements

Companies entering vendor or service provider agreements involving sensitive information.

Employers

Employers managing workplace privacy issues.

Domestic & International Companies

Businesses navigating privacy and data security compliance across jurisdictions.

Related Professionals

Charles (‘Chuck’) H. Munn, Jr.

Attorney

Email munn@manningfulton.com

William S. Cherry III

Attorney

Email cherry@manningfulton.com

Jennifer L. Weaver

Attorney

Email weaver@manningfulton.com

Matthew P. Muntean

Attorney

Email muntean@manningfulton.com

Accolades

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Eight Manning Fulton attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

2027

Recognized attorneys

Matthew Muntean - Business Organizations; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
J. Patrick Bailey, Jr. - Real Estate Law
Angela C. Baldwin - Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Trusts and Estates
Cecilia Barreca - Business Organizations
Chris N. Bobby - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Tax Law
Lawrence D. Graham - Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
Corinne E. O’Reilly - Business Organizations
B. Zack Taylor, Jr. - Real Estate Law

Business North Carolina “Legal Elite”

Fifteen Manning Fulton attorneys were recognized in Business North Carolina’s 2026 “Legal Elite,” with three additional attorneys named “Legal Elite Young Guns.”

2026

Legal Elite