Rachel Hayes

Partner

Rachel is a Partner in our Technology group and is a member of the firm’s Technology, Data & Communications and Sports & Entertainment sectors.

Rachel Hayes

Rachel specialises in privacy & data protection matters, and by extension, the ever-evolving areas of cybersecurity, AI, data and content regulation.

Rachel works closely with indigenous and multinational clients on all matters concerning data protection & privacy. Her extensive experience ranges from advising on global projects, complex data transfers, personal data breaches / cyber incidents & reputation management, regulatory investigations, individual complaints/rights requests, data subject claims/privacy litigation and general compliance matters. She is also focused on the growing video games industry within Ireland.

Rachel regularly speaks at events and provides training on her practice areas.

Ranking & Recommendations

Practice Areas

Data Protection & Privacy
Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence
EU Technology Regulation
Technology

Related Sectors

Sports & Entertainment
Technology, Data & Comms
Article and Insights
19
Mar 2025
NIS2: Enforcement and Supervision
Competent authorities designated under the General Scheme of the National Cyber Se...
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Article and Insights
13
Mar 2025
NIS2: A Game-Changer for Senior Management and Boards
In this article, we examine the game-changing nature of the NIS2 Directive for sen...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
13
Mar 2025
Navigating NIS2: Requirements, Best Practices & Practical Insights
William Fry event; industry experts discussed cybersecurity trends and challenges,...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
6
Mar 2025
Concerns Over Cybersecurity Practices of Third-Party Vendors and Suppliers
William Fry recently held an event 'Navigating NIS2: Requirements, Best Practices ...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
3
Mar 2025
Cyber Insights: NIS2 – Where to start?
Discussing discuss the new cybersecurity requirements for organisations under NIS2...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
25
Feb 2025
Cyber Insights: NIS2 – Does it apply to your Organisation?
Discussing the EU's second Network and Information Security Directive and which se...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
20
Feb 2025
NIS2: Understanding Cybersecurity Incident Notifications
The EU’s revised NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Systems Directive) (NIS2)...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
17
Feb 2025
Navigating Age Assurance: Another Layer, Insights from the EDPB
On 11 February 2025 the EDPB issued its first meaningful statement on age assuranc...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
13
Feb 2025
Highest GDPR Award for Damages in Irish Court
Highest GDPR damages awarded by Circuit Court, awarding €7,500 in personal data br...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes
Article and Insights
12
Feb 2025
NIS2: What Steps are Needed?
NIS2 compliance is mandatory. In-scope organisations must meet its strict requirem...
Rachel Hayes
Partner
Rachel Hayes