Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Security incidents can take on many forms, including confidential information and trade secret theft, inadvertent disclosure, ransomware, the theft of personal data, phishing or other cyberattacks. Our team has more than 30 years of experience responding to security incidents and data breaches. In the event of a security incident, our Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team can manage the digital forensics investigation to mitigate potential harm. We counsel clients regarding whether, when, or how best to seek assistance from and/or coordinate with law enforcement agencies, or pursue other remedies, including through litigation. We can also assist with any necessary reporting or individual notification following a data breach, such as to employees or investors, and externally to clients, customers, insurance carriers, government authorities and agencies, law enforcement, consumer reporting agencies, business partners or the general public.

We also have represented many small and large businesses and institutions in internal data breach investigations as a result of actions by competitors, disloyal employees and other bad actors. Our attorneys and staff regularly conduct sophisticated digital forensic investigations into fraud, theft of confidential information, and other improper or unlawful conduct involving data or data systems.

Our services include identification, collection and forensic analysis of devices to recover or reconstruct digital information, even after deletion. Our team will also utilize metadata and other tracking mechanisms to locate converted assets or track the theft of confidential information.

If any data protection or privacy issue results in government inquiries, investigations or litigation, our Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team’s experienced litigators are ready to pursue or defend our clients’ interests. Our efficient and creative litigators represent clients regarding a variety of issues, including:

• Government inquiries and investigations
• Subpoena responses
• Information management, security and privacy
• Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution
• Website and application security and IP protection
• Management, investigation or litigation, relating to, among other issues:
  • Cyberattacks
  • Data incidents
  • Data breaches
  • Inadvertent or malicious data disclosures
  • Theft of intellectual property
  • Misappropriation of trade secrets
  • Computer abuse or misconduct (such as ransomware, phishing, malware and identity theft)
  • Cyber torts
  • Defamation
  • Cyberstalking and harassment
  • Cybersquatting
• Record retention, deletion and spoliation issues
• White collar criminal defense
• Class action defense or prosecution
• Insurance disputes

Should you have a data breach or data incident, our Crisis Response and Management Team is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to handle the most time-sensitive situations. We understand the importance of an immediate and appropriate response to a broad range of circumstances. Our team is ready and available to assist our clients and our attorneys can be reached at 1-866-812-5116.