Cybersecurity & Privacy

Nyemaster advises clients in diverse industries on data protection, cybersecurity risk, and privacy.

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Nyemaster advises clients in diverse industries on data protection, cybersecurity risk, and privacy.

COMPLEX AND DIVERSE legal issues arise from cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy risks. Our attorneys work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure clients are prepared.

COUNSELING AND LITIGATION

Our cybersecurity and privacy group includes lawyers from the firm’s business, banking and finance, corporate governance, health care, commercial litigation, and intellectual property practices. Nyemaster attorneys offer a broad spectrum of services to anticipate, assess, prepare for, and manage cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy issues. Our attorneys:

  • Provide analysis and advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
  • Advise on board fiduciary duties, mandatory disclosures, and corporate governance. 
  • Prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Represent clients in administrative and court proceedings involving cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy breach incidents.

PRIVACY ISSUES

Our attorneys assist with cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection issues.

  • Analyze and draft privacy policies, codes of conduct, and IT protocols.
  • Draft and review contracts to ensure desired risk allocation and mitigation with respect to data security concerns.
  • Advise on compliance with international, federal, and state laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

DATA BREACH ISSUES

While helping clients avoid cybersecurity issues, our attorneys also assist in the event of a privacy breach problem. Our attorneys:

  • Assist with cybersecurity incident responses. 
  • Advise on responses to data notification laws and regulations.
  • Facilitate cooperation with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.