Cyber Security and Data Protection

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A dangerous aspect of the Internet Age, one that individuals, businesses, and government agencies must effectively counteract, is cybercrime. As technology advances, people find innovative ways to illegally access and useprivate and proprietary information.

Headlines about cyber hacking attacks, security, and data privacy breaches abound, and continue to renew public focus on the vulnerabilities of IT security and the profile of cybercriminals. The cost of these attacks to the global economy is estimated to exceed $1.5 trillion.

Our Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Group, experienced in developing and implementing data breach response programs, is prepared to assist clients with notifications and coordination of criminal and civil responses following a data breach. Businesses that possess personally identifiable information have numerous responsibilities under state, federal, and – in some cases – international law. Businesses have a responsibility to shareholders and customers to safeguard proprietary, confidential, and trade-secret information. Regardless of its size, businesses must comply with the laws that pertain to their possession or ownership of data.

The Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Group assists clients in understanding and complying with the laws and standards that regulate the collection, use, sharing, and protection of personal data. Its local access to federal and state authorities and a global alliance of legal and technical professionals enable it to address the most urgent needs.

Who we are:

We understand information-use business models and how information flow generates revenue for our clients. Our lawyers have extensive experience in technology, banking and finance, consumer protection, international law, intellectual property, health care, and litigation. In addition, our lawyers have hands-on business experience that enables us to provide strategic business consulting on all aspects of information policy, including privacy, information security, and records management.

We play an important role in the development of public policy regarding the future regulation of cyber issues and are recognized as authorities in the field. For example, we have offered commentary on U.S. federal legislation, lectured internationally, written comprehensive, scholarly articles on cyber topics, and been quoted in media reports of cyber issues. In addition, the group leader has been designated as a Fulbright Specialist in the area of how technology impacts the law, created and teaches an innovative law school course on the topic, and founded and contributes to an award-winning law and technology blog.

What we offer:

The Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Group is dedicated to providing guidance to address the proliferation of information technology vulnerabilities that have made it difficult for clients to safeguard and manage critical information, and offer solutions to reduce risk and comply with the patchwork of laws and regulations that administer information governance.

Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Group services include the following:

Identification of theft prevention, breach response, mitigation, and notification requirements for the states and countries whose laws and regulations may apply to the breach.
Defense of actions brought against business as a result of breaches, including actions filed under federal laws such as Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, HIPAA, and individual state and local consumer protection laws.
Prosecution on behalf of businesses for claims of damages caused by security breaches, including actions filed under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Assistance with dispute resolution, management of consumer concerns, response to allegations of misuse of data, state and federal investigations (including actions and requests for information from state attorneys general, DOJ, and the Federal Trade Commission) and litigation.

Norris McLaughlin & Marcus is the exclusive New Jersey member of Meritas, a worldwide affiliation of independent law firms across the United States and in 70 other countries. Our membership in Meritas enables us to provide our clients with high-quality business services outside our jurisdiction. The members of Meritas are mid-sized firms who must meet the highest standards of competency and service as a condition of membership.