Why Knowing Company Data is Every General Counsel's First Privacy Move
From She Said Privacy/He Said Security by Jodi and Justin Daniels
December 18, 2025 · 27 min
About this episode
Talar Herculian Coursey discusses the importance of understanding company data for privacy and security practices.
Talar Herculian Coursey is the GC and VP HR for ComplyAuto, a SaaS company serving auto dealerships in the US. Talar was previously the GC for Vista Ford and a file clerk, associate, and partner at the national labor and employment law firm, Fisher Phillips LLP. Talar is licensed to practice law in California and Utah. She is also a CIPP, CIPM, certified yoga instructor, certified life coach, and a retired dog walker. In this episode… Knowing the types of data a company collects is essential for building strong privacy and security practices. Many organizations collect a wide range of sensitive information, including financial data, identity documents, and data created through connected technologies. Employees often rely on text messages and mobile apps to communicate, creating touchpoints where sensitive information is shared with third parties. So, how can general counsels and privacy pros safeguard sensitive information while accounting for the risks introduced by third-party vendors? Protecting sensitive information starts with establishing policies and processes that reflect how data flows through an organization and understanding how teams communicate with consumers. That's…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jodi Daniels, Justin Daniels
Guest: Talar Herculian Coursey
Topics covered
- privacy
- data protection
- general counsel
- employee training
- third-party risks
Keywords
- privacy
- data security
- general counsel
- employee communication
- sensitive information
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ComplyAuto, Vista Ford, Fisher Phillips LLP
Places: California, Utah
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