Nicole Jones

Nicole Jones is a senior legal professional at Google, serving as the Senior Law Enforcement and Security Counsel. Here are key details about her role and background:

Professional Experience

Nicole Jones provides legal counsel on matters related to cybercrime, government requests for user data, information security, and internal investigations at Google.23 Her responsibilities include:

• Overseeing tens of thousands of user data requests that Google receives annually from around the world1
• Working closely with security engineers and investigators to manage significant fraud, abuse, and security issues on Google.com1
• Providing counsel on the rollout of Google products and services1
• Representing Google at government forums related to cybersecurity and cybercrime1

Background and Education

• Jones graduated from Stanford Law School in 20031
• Prior to joining Google, she worked as a federal prosecutor in San Diego, specializing in computer hacking and intellectual property in the National Security and Cybercrimes Section1
• She joined Google in her current position in 20111

Expertise and Approach

Nicole Jones is known for:

• Carefully scrutinizing and challenging user data requests when necessary1
• Fighting to ensure that only information the government is legally entitled to is disclosed1
• Advocating for updating surveillance laws to reflect changes in technology and reasonable expectations of privacy1

Her work at Google involves navigating complex legal issues at the intersection of privacy, security, and law enforcement, often balancing competing interests and concerns.