Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy
Cyberattacks, data breaches and network intrusions are becoming more prevalent and continue to cost companies millions of dollars every year, regardless of their size. By 2021, cybercriminals are projected to cost the global economy more than $6 trillion annually, up from $3 trillion in 2015. In response, boards of directors, management, regulators and law enforcement agencies are focused on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks, including the deployment of malware, digital espionage, unauthorized insider access, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cyber extortion and ransomware threats. Government agencies across the globe have also instituted protective measures for individuals, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Because the risks and consequences attendant to cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy cut across virtually all industries, we have represented clients in a broad array of sectors on these matters.
Comprehensive Service: Snell & Wilmer is uniquely positioned to advise clients before a cyberattack occurs. Our understanding of government regulations and ability to identify potential risk areas help us create effective strategies for our clients. In the event that a breach or other cyber attack occurs, Snell & Wilmer’s rapid response team is available 24/7 to mitigate the potential damage and handle resulting litigation or regulatory enforcement actions. The firm’s Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy practice is extensive and is specifically designed to assist clients in a variety of areas including:
- Cybersecurity preparedness and regulatory compliance
- Data breach/cyber incident response
- Post-incident regulatory enforcement and private litigation
- Law enforcement liaison services
- Privacy counseling
In order to efficiently mobilize in a client’s time of need due to a cybersecurity or data breach, Snell & Wilmer has created teams of attorneys ready to aid clients:
24/7 Breach Response Team: Snell & Wilmer regularly guides clients through all phases of data breach and cyber incident response, including leading internal investigations related to data breaches and cyber incidents in coordination with third-party forensic experts; providing comprehensive crisis management services; and advising regarding state and federal data breach notification and remediation requirements. To assist our clients manage multi-state data breach notification efforts, we have developed an interactive Data Breach Map that provides an overview of the data breach statutes in all 50 states as well as the territories of the United States.
Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Team: Successful cybersecurity preparedness, incident response and post-attack litigation require companies to incorporate information technology, regulatory, corporate governance, investigations and public relations efforts into a unified strategic framework. Our team is comprised of leading attorneys in each of areas and reflects the interdisciplinary approach required in this field. Additionally, the Snell & Wilmer team includes a former official from the Department of Justice who oversaw cybersecurity, data protection, cybercrime issues in that role, privacy counselors certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, intellectual property attorneys with deep technical and software engineering experience, corporate lawyers and class action litigators.
Data Protection and Privacy-Related Legal, Regulatory and Legislative Developments: Snell & Wilmer’s attorneys regularly publish and present on cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy-related topics, and clients of our group receive Alerts and updates tailored to their industries.
