Austin T. Chambers
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Austin T. Chambers

Partner
chambers.austin@dorsey.com

Overview

AUSTIN IS PASSIONATE ABOUT DATA PRIVACY AND TECHNOLOGY, AND PROVIDES CLIENT-FOCUSED ADVICE ON DATA PROTECTION, INFORMATION, AND TECHNOLOGY MATTERS.

Austin’s practice is focused primarily on data privacy and security compliance, and related technology and information issues. He works with clients to develop privacy and security programs, privacy policies, and understand the legal/business risks related to the processing of personal and proprietary information, and other commercial and technology transactions. Austin leverages experience in both legal and business roles to create client-focused solutions, and has client and work experience across diverse industry verticals, and ranging from startups to multinationals, nonprofits, and government.

Austin regularly advises clients on compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy, CPRA/CCPA, FERPA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, HIPAA, COPPA, and other state, federal and international privacy/security laws. He has advised on and negotiated data protection, information security, and data transfer/standard contractual clause agreements, as well as media/advertising issues, product development, privacy-by-design, and data licensing. He has assisted on transactional due diligence, and advised clients through regulatory investigations, incident response and mitigation, and the development of comprehensive information security programs. He has also worked with clients in relation to the commercialization of personality rights in media and advertising.

Education & Admissions

University of Colorado (J.D., 2014)

Appalachian State University (B.S.B.A., Int’l Business, 2009)

Admissions

  • Colorado

Languages

  • German (conversational)

Experience

Representative Experience

Privacy/Security Experience

  • Advise on comprehensive GDPR, CPRA, and international privacy compliance programs for media, entertainment, and technology services clients.
  • Advise on information security plans, technical security standards/procedures, and privacy policies.
  • Prepare and negotiate data protection, security, joint controller, and data license agreements.
  • Negotiate international data transfer agreements and advise on Standard Contractual Clause/Schrems II compliance.
  • Advise on data rights compliance, fulfillment, and related systems requirements.
  • Conducted privacy and information security risk assessments and data protection impact assessments.
  • Counsel through HIPAA and privacy/security-related enforcement actions.
  • Advise on privacy-by-design and privacy-compliant products, databases, and marketing workflows.
  • Advise on security incident investigations, response, and individual/regulatory notifications.

Commercial/Corporate Transactions

  • Prepare and negotiate software/SaaS licenses, and resale, development, and professional services agreements.
  • Advise on due diligence matters related to privacy and intellectual property in corporate transactions.
  • Prepare and negotiate trademark co-existence and license agreements.

News & Resources

Articles

Justice Issues Final Rule Restricting Transfer of Personal U.S. Data to Countries of Concern, Effective in April 2025
Justice Issues Final Rule Restricting Transfer of Personal U.S. Data to Countries of Concern, Effective in April 2025
Justice Proposes to Restrict U.S. Personal Data to Countries of Concern, Including China
SEC Adopts Amendments to Expand the Requirements of Regulation S-P for Registered Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers
Privacy Litigation Trends – Back to the Future
California AG Announces First CCPA Settlement and There is More Enforcement to Come
Start Your Data Compliance Countdown! Colorado Becomes Third US State to Enact Privacy Law
Start Your Data Compliance Countdown! Colorado Becomes Third US State to Enact Privacy Law
Denver

News & Press Mentions

201 Dorsey Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America, Lawyers of the Year, and Ones to Watch
The Tidal Wave of Website Privacy Class Actions and Mass Arbitration Claims
Partner Austin Chambers Featured on Denver’s CBS and FOX Affiliates
Dorsey & Whitney Names 22 New Partners
Austin Chambers Discusses Colorado Privacy Act
Deb Howitt Discusses Colorado Privacy Law Impact on Higher Ed
New Data Duo for Dorsey & Whitney
Dorsey Adds Denver Team to Cybersecurity, Privacy & Social Media Practice

Podcasts

The Tidal Wave of Website Privacy Class Actions and Mass Arbitration Claims

Industries & Practices

Cybersecurity, Privacy & Social Media
Healthcare Transactions & Regulations
Higher Education & Academic Research Institutions
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity, Privacy & Social Media
  • Digital Health
  • Emerging Companies
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Healthcare Transactions & Regulations
  • Higher Education & Academic Research Institutions
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Technology
  • Technology Commerce
  • Trademark, Copyright + Advertising

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • CIPP/US, CIPP/E (International Association of Privacy Professionals)
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • Supervising Attorney (University of Colorado Entrepreneurial Law Clinic)

Accolades

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2025
Austin T. Chambers