Gayathri Poti

Bio

Gayathri Poti is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Bangalore office and a member of the firm’s TMT practice. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) with extensive experience in data protection, fintech, and cybersecurity.

Gayathri routinely advises domestic and international clients across industries on compliance with India’s data protection framework, including cross-border data transfers to India, Schrems II assessments for EU transfers, and sector-specific data localization requirements. She provides strategic guidance on the processing of special categories of personal data, such as sensitive and employee data, and advises on the application of sectoral regulations impacting data processing. She also drafts, reviews, and negotiates data processing agreements, privacy policies, and related documentation.

In addition, Gayathri advises clients on India’s cybersecurity regulations, assisting with incident management, breach reporting obligations, and compliance with sector-specific cybersecurity norms. She is also deeply engaged in the intersection of technology and policy, having published articles in Mint, OneTrust DataGuidance, Mondaq and industry bodies such as NASSCOM.