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Category Archives: Data Security

English High Court Clarifies Appropriate Causes of Action in Data Claim Where Defendant Was a Victim of Third-Party Cyber-Attack

By Steven Baker, Vishnu V. Shankar and Julia Bihary on October 4, 2021 Posted in Cyber Security, Data Security

In the recent and significant Warren v DSG Retail Ltd [2021] EWHC 2168 (QB) decision the High Court in England clarified the limited circumstances in which claims for breach of confidence, misuse of private information and the tort of negligence might be advanced by individuals for compensation for distress relating to a cyber-security breach where the proposed … Continue Reading

Cyber Hacking: Are You Covered?

By Shawn S. Ledingham Jr. on March 26, 2014 Posted in Cyber Crime, Data Security

Cyber hacking, data breaches, and privacy concerns are an increasingly common risk facing companies today. These breaches, often grabbing national headlines, can lead to substantial financial exposure. While a growing market for stand-alone cyber insurance policies is available to minimize this risk, companies facing exposure resulting from a data breach may also have existing coverage … Continue Reading

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