In today’s episode Sophie will interview Tina Fernandez, a Technology lawyer based in London. She will retrace her career journey into the legal field from her first LLB with the University of London as a remote student in Malaysia to the launch of her own firm as Orbital Law, a legal consultancy specialised in information technology law, data privacy and cyber security. Tina will also describe us the new threat to cyber security and data privacy and how an understanding of the commercial side of the business has given her a unique insight (such as scamming emails, the introduction of artificial intelligence, remote working). Key points: [01:08] - Meet Tina Fernandes: A Journey from Malaysia to Cybersecurity Law [02:49] - The Genesis of Orbital Law: Specializing in IT Law and Cybersecurity [03:30] - Empowering SMEs with Legal Expertise in Technology [06:09] - Navigating Compliance and Data Privacy in Tech Law [08:09] - Exploring the Frontiers of Cybersecurity Trends [13:53] - The British Airways Hack: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Breach [15:49] - Commercial Awareness and the Future of Legal Practice [23:22] - The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Impact [26:35] - Adaptability and Resilience: Skills for the Future Lawyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.