Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2014
Education
DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media, M.S. in Cyber Security, Ongoing
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago, B.S. in Political Science, 2008
Certifications
Certified International Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
Certified International Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
Richard Halm is an associate in Dykema's Privacy and Data Security Group and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US and CIPP/E). Mr. Halm's practice focuses on helping clients guard against legal and regulatory exposure through prompt response to data security incidents and proactive compliance with privacy laws.
Prior to joining Dykema, Richard spent five years with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. In that role he participated in several breach responses, worked on numerous technology transactions and consulted on privacy matters. Richard also spent ten years in the Illinois Army National Guard, serving both domestically and abroad. During domestic operations he served in a risk management and intelligence role. While deployed he served as the senior US Army Intelligence and Risk Management Officer in Egypt during the Arab Spring (2010 to 2011).
Publications
- December 16, 2020The Firewallhttps://www.thefirewall-blog.com/2020/12/cisa-issues-warning-to-mitigate-widespread-vulnerability/
- June 16, 2020The Firewallhttps://www.thefirewall-blog.com/2020/06/federal-privacy-legislation-where-are-we-and-where-are-we-going/
Memberships & Involvement
- Illinois State Bar
- Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)