Nicolas Goossaert is a Paris Bar-registered attorney and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). He provides strategic counsel to European and U.S. companies navigating complex regulatory landscapes in artificial intelligence, digital law, and data protection.
Nicolas specializes in guiding French and European businesses through the intricacies of U.S. regulations such as the CPRA, HIPAA, FACTA, and COPPA. As a dedicated member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce in New York, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and the VR/AR Association, he also assists U.S. companies in meeting compliance standards under EU regulations, including the GDPR, DSA, Data Act, and AI Act.
With a forward-thinking approach, Nicolas crafts legal strategies that protect the economic value of company data. His work spans diverse industries, including banking, marketing, media, retail, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.
In recent years, Nicolas has served as external counsel and data protection officer for Europe’s leading industrial vehicle rental company, helped a major banking institution achieve regulatory compliance post-acquisition, and played a pivotal role in deploying an international e-healthcare platform.
Beyond his practice, Nicolas has taught international law and business ethics at a leading French business school, authored thought-provoking articles on technology law and semantics, and regularly contributes to panel discussions and podcasts.
A graduate of Sorbonne University with a degree in International Law and Public Affairs, Nicolas is fluent in French and English and conversational in Spanish. An avid soccer fan and lifelong supporter of the French team RC Lens, he is equally passionate about U.S. politics and history.