Louis Perez is a Senior Director and the Senior Data Privacy and Protection Counsel at Henry Schein, Inc. He is an experienced privacy and data protection attorney with an extensive background advising global organizations on regulatory compliance, data governance, and emerging privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) laws and regulations. In his role, Louis advises on the responsible use and safeguarding of data while promoting innovation in healthcare and technology for Henry Schein businesses.
Louis is a subject matter expert with an extensive background in U.S. and global privacy laws, including but not limited to CCPA, HIPAA, LGPD, PIPEDA, GDPR, and evolving AI laws and regulations. He plays a key role in developing strategies for safeguarding data, mitigating risks, and aligning business objectives with legal and ethical standards. He has substantial experience negotiating comprehensive privacy agreements and establishing how organizations manage and safeguard data across multiple jurisdictions. His expertise enables him to address the complexities of privacy regulations while ensuring that data protection measures are effectively implemented.
Prior to joining Henry Schein, Inc., Louis spearheaded privacy and AI governance initiatives for a global healthcare company, a prominent online travel company, and a major dining reservation company, helping shape their global data protection programs and strategies. He also supported businesses cross-functionally, reviewing marketing, sales, and product initiatives and assisting human resources and customer support teams on privacy and security matters. His responsibilities included drafting and implementing privacy policies, conducting privacy investigations, and providing privacy and security training.
Louis earned his Juris Doctor with a distinction in Health and Biomedical Law from Suffolk University Law School and a bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University. Louis is passionate about advocating for privacy rights and educating individuals on protecting their privacy while navigating the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. He enjoys mentoring students and advising professionals pursuing a career in law, compliance, and data protection.
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