Stephen P. Satterfield

Stephen Satterfield is an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office and a member of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice group.  He counsels clients on the legal and policy issues surrounding online marketing, social media, and other emerging digital technologies.  He has advised some of the world’s leading technology, media, and financial services companies in their implementation of consumer privacy protections.

In the area of data security, Mr. Satterfield works with clients on the development of incident response procedures and compliance with federal and state security and breach notice requirements, as well as on transactional matters involving the transfer of personal information.

Representative Matters

• Representing a Fortune 50 technology company in a putative class action alleging wrongful collection of geolocation information from mobile device users.
• Represented a leading social media provider in Federal Trade Commission and Department of Commerce proceedings to develop frameworks for regulating privacy in the US.
• Represented a major software company, a major media company, and two major consumer goods companies in a putative class action alleging improper use of Internet tracking technologies for advertising purposes.
• Negotiated agreements with Web analytics and advertising companies on behalf of a major online publisher.
• Advise leading provider of online video content on compliance with the Video Privacy Protection Act.

Pro Bono

• Represented juvenile in state court attempted murder prosecution.
• Advised not-for-profit microfinance organization on data security policies.

Memberships and Affiliations

• ABA Antitrust Section, Privacy and Information Security Committee.
• ABA Science and Technology Section, e-Privacy Committee.
• International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Publications and Speeches

• "10 Steps for Responding to a Corporate Data Security Breach," Corporate Counsel (5/21/2012), Co-Author
• "White House Unveils Comprehensive Privacy Protection Framework," Covington E-Alert (2/27/2012), Co-Author
• "Famous for Fifteen People: Celebrity, Newsworthiness, and Fraley v. Facebook," Stanford Law Review Online (2/10/2012), Co-Author