Andria R. Adigwe, CIPP/US

How Andria Helps Clients

Andria is a data privacy and cyber security attorney who helps clients optimize efficiencies and deploy data-driven tools including artificial intelligence (AI), while ensuring compliance with federal and state data privacy and security laws. She provides strategic counsel on regulatory frameworks such as EU/UK General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR), U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and various comprehensive U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), among others. Furthermore, Andria has experience handling data security incident responses, from business email compromise to insider threats to complicated ransomware. In her daily work, she conducts risk assessments, provides pre-breach and post breach counseling, advises on state law data security breach notification rules, leads data privacy and cyber security trainings, including tabletop exercises, and advises clients during government agency investigations.

In addition, Andria uses her years of experience in the healthcare industry to provide holistic guidance in privacy and security issues. For instance, Andria has been seconded to a long-term care company with facilities in 43 states where she serves as privacy officer for the entire organization. Andria also represents a professional sports team, educational institutions, cannabis companies, software companies, post-acute care conglomerates, international retail stores, national security alarm and surveillance companies, and investment and wealth management firms. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. 

A Jurist from the Netherlands, Andria obtained her Dutch Law Degree from Utrecht University and continued her legal studies in the United States. While enrolled at University at Buffalo Law School, she served as an extern in the United States Western District Court for the Honorable Lawrence J. Vilardo and worked for the Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence.

Andria currently serves as the co-chair of New York State Bar Association’s Healthcare Section’s E-Health and Information Systems Committee and as the Vice Chair of American Health Law Association's Health Information and Technology Practice Group. 

Andria was also recently recognized among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026. 

What Clients Can Expect

Andria’s deep understanding of the healthcare sector and experience in data privacy and security matters allow her to adopt a forward-thinking and innovative approach to addressing unique challenges. Her clients value her problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.

Proof Points 

Data Privacy

• Serves as lead counsel for all data privacy matters for an NFL team, ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding the personal information of players, staff, and fans.
• Assisted a European-based international retail store with data privacy compliance in connection with the company’s expansion into the US market.
• Assisted in the successful defense of several class action alleging that the use of a Meta Pixel on an online pharmacy website without consent violated Children's Internet Protection Act, the Federal Wiretap Act, the California Medical Information Act, California Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, and the California Consumer Privacy Act.  
• Guided a professional sports team in the development and implementation of robust, business-focused AI governance frameworks across the organization, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Advised a leading security alarm and emergency response company operating in residential, commercial, and business services sectors on meeting data protection regulations under state laws.

Cybersecurity

• Provided critical and sophisticated breach counseling to a company experiencing a ransomware attack orchestrated by its current Managed Service Provider, navigating a highly-sensitive and complex security crisis with precision and care.
• Advised a health system on breach notification procedures for 1.2 million patients, following a cyber incident caused by an insider threat.
• Successfully guided a company through investigations by the Department of Health and Human Services and state Attorneys General.
• Delivered post-breach counseling and remediation services while to a government agency, while minimizing legal exposure.
• Assisted a cannabis company with drafting technology contracts and brokering major agreements involving advanced security technologies.

Affiliations

• New York State Bar Association Co-Chair Healthcare Section, E-Health and Information Systems Committee
• American Health Law Association, Vice Chair of Health Information and Technology Practice Group; Women's Leadership Council, Member
• New York State Bar Association House of Delegates Member
• New York State Bar Association Co-Chair Healthcare Section, Membership Committee, 2022-2024
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder 2023

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