Clifton D. Beech

Clifton is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and based in Dallas. Clifton helps clients respond to actual and suspected cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks, business email compromises, spoofed websites, and fraudulent wire transfers. Using his knowledge of the cyber threat and data privacy landscapes, Clifton guides organizations through every stage of an incident – from initial analysis to coordinating crisis communications, internal forensic investigations, liaising with law enforcement, and incident reporting obligations.

Prior to joining the Constangy Cyber Team, Clifton practiced with an Am Law 200 firm advising clients on compliance with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other state, federal, and international data security regulations.  He also provided guidance about industry standards and best practices in drafting complex technology contracts, including third-party vendor agreements and SaaS and software licensing agreements.

Associations

• International Association of Privacy Professionals
• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Texas
• Dallas Bar Association
• Texas Young Lawyers Association

Certifications

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for United States law (US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

• “An Overview for Reviewing Cybersecurity Policies,” Masergy, 2021
• “The Admissibility of Expert Opinion in Canada Courts,” Law & Business Review of the Americas, 2015
• “Canada-Cuba Relations,” Law & Business Review of the Americas, 2015