Jane E. Blaney

Jane has her master’s degree in Quantitative Management (Data Analytics) from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Her expanded knowledge of technology and data analytics allows her to advise clients in our increasingly digitalized world. Jane is passionate about understanding the intersection of regulated industries and using creativity to solve complex regulatory issues that often arise with technology and data.

Jane frequently advises clients on international, cross border issues and understands how to navigate issues faced by global clients. She is knowledgeable on the various federal, state, and international privacy laws and data transfer laws and practices including: GLBA, FCRA, TCPA, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA (and other state comprehensive privacy laws), state adoptions of NAIC privacy and data security model laws, GDPR, PIPEDA and others.

Jane is co-head of the International Industry Team Associate Committee on Privacy and Cybersecurity. She is also on the editorial board of the firm’s Discerning Data blog, where she frequently contributes on topics including new legislation, privacy, data handling, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity frameworks. Jane has been published and asked to speak locally, nationally and internationally on these same topics.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Jane worked in health care both clinically and in insurance, focusing on direct patient care and advising businesses on proper regulatory adherence. Jane has advised health care and insurance businesses in a variety of settings.

Faculty Positions

Jane is an assistant professor on ethics and legal issues in data analytics at the Fuqua School of Business and a guest lecturer on privacy at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Community Service

Jane is an advocate of women’s rights and serves on the board of Global Rights for Women. She also volunteers extensively with this organization, contributing in ways such as drafting globally circulated reports and assisting with translation services.

Personal Interests

Jane was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, and still visits regularly. She enjoys traveling, live music and pursuing fitness endeavors of all types.