Hannah Byars
About Hannah Byars
Hannah Byars serves as the Associate General Counsel for Privacy at Alma, with extensive experience in privacy law across various sectors, including technology and healthcare. She has held multiple legal positions, notably at Babylon and Guardian Pharmacy, and has a strong background in managing privacy programs and explaining risks to senior management.
Current Role at Alma
Hannah Byars serves as the Associate General Counsel, Privacy at Alma since 2023. In this role, she focuses on privacy-related legal matters, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and its implications for privacy. Byars collaborates with business partners to develop solutions and efficiencies that align with privacy regulations.
Previous Experience in Privacy Law
Before joining Alma, Hannah Byars held multiple positions at Babylon, where she worked as Lead Privacy Counsel and Privacy Officer from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she managed privacy programs and addressed privacy concerns within the healthcare technology sector. Her experience also includes a role as Associate Counsel at Guardian Pharmacy from 2019 to 2021, where she further developed her expertise in privacy law.
Educational Background
Hannah Byars earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from The University of Georgia, studying from 2008 to 2012. This educational foundation supports her legal practice, particularly in understanding the psychological aspects of privacy.
Legal Career Progression
Hannah Byars has a diverse legal career that began with her role as a Legal Extern at NCR Corporation in 2015. She then worked as a Legal Clerk and Associate Attorney at Tisinger Vance, P.C. from 2015 to 2017. Byars also served as a Legal Specialist at Change Healthcare from 2018 to 2019, where she gained further experience in privacy law and compliance.
Skills and Expertise
Hannah Byars specializes in privacy law, particularly in managing privacy programs within the technology and healthcare sectors. She has expertise in negotiating contracts and preparing for new obligations under privacy law. Byars is also experienced in communicating risks to senior management in a clear and actionable manner, which is essential for effective legal counsel.