Law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has appointed Helen Dixon as a Global Digital Regulatory Consultant within its Data & Technology team.
The company said that Ms Dixon will further enhance its capabilities in data and technology regulation, and platform governance.
Helen Dixon is a former Commissioner of both the Data Protection Commission and Commission for Communications Regulation.
Mason Hayes & Curran said her appointment comes at a pivotal moment as technology and AI regulation evolves and regulatory enforcement increases
In her new role, Helen Dixon will support clients in an increasingly complex regulatory environment shaped by emerging EU and global rules regulating data, technology, AI and content.
Philip Nolan, Chairperson and Head of Data & Technology at Mason Hayes & Curran, said that digital regulation is rapidly expanding and evolving along with increased enforcement.
"Organisations face growing expectations to manage risk and user safety while ensuring correct governance mechanisms are in place. Helen's unique experience at the highest levels of regulatory oversight strengthens our ability to help clients build compliance while they continue to deliver cutting edge technology services to their users," he added.
Helen Dixon said she was pleased to join the team at Mason Hayes & Curran at a time when data and technology regulation along with digital platform governance are rapidly evolving.
"Regulators are placing greater emphasis on accountability, transparency, and risk mitigation in online environments. I look forward to helping Mason Hayes & Curran's clients develop practical strategies that enable them to operate confidently while meeting regulatory and societal expectations," she added.
Mason Hayes & Curran said that Ms Dixon will not consult on any matters in which she had decision-making involvement during her previous tenure at the Data Protection Commission and the Commission for Communications Regulation.
