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.
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.
Harini’s 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.
Additionally, she has held positions at leading law firms in India, including Principal Associate at Poovayya & Co. and Associate at Amarchand Mangaldas.
Professional memberships & Affiliations
- Member, IAPP
- CIPP/E
- CIPP/US
Educational Qualification
- Undergraduate Law Degree: B.A. LL.B., NALSAR University of Law, India (2009)
Bar Council Enrolment
- Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, 2010
- State Bar of California (USA), 2014
Expertise
- Corporate Advisory
- Data Protection and AI
