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Recent Issues and Updates in Employment Law and Cybersecurity
December 02, 2020
In today’s data-driven world, concerns about cybersecurity, data breaches and the privacy of personal information have become strategic business issues. Companies can face an alphabet soup of regulations that govern the data they collect – from HIPPA and HITECH to CAN-SPAM, TCPA, NC ITPA and more.
We are poised to help you unravel the complexity, whether you work in healthcare, financial services, e-commerce or other data-intensive business sector. We can help you take proactive steps to evaluate your risks, reduce your exposure and mitigate damages in the event issues occur.
Our Experience
- Compliance with U.S. and state regulations governing consumer protection and the privacy of personal information
- Defense of clients in matters involving data breaches and privacy concerns
- Industry-specific response plans and guidance to mitigate damages
- Internal policies governing how employees manage protected information
- Managing breach incidents, investigations and the notifications required by regulators
- Providing counsel on identity theft protections that limit the use of personal information without consumer consent
- Risk assessments and audits of policies, compliance and preparedness plans
- Third-party agreements covering vendor data protection obligations