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Anatomy of a data breach

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What really happens in a global cyber crisis?

Companies that suffer a data security breach now face the challenge of dealing with enforcement agencies, potentially massive fines and possible class action litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Engaging the right advisers can drastically reduce your exposure – both through the decisions you make today and the way you respond to an incident.

Developed from our experience on some of the biggest recent data loss incidents, ‘Anatomy of a data breach’ explains what you can be doing now to mitigate risk, how to react if you suffer an attack - and what to look out for when you’re executing M&A deals.

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Meet the team

London

Rachael Annear

Global Co-Head of Data/Tech
Hong Kong

Richard Bird

Partner
London

Georgia Dawson

Senior Partner
London

Tony Gregory

Counsel
Silicon Valley, Washington, DC

Brock Dahl

Head of US Data Privacy
London

Giles Pratt

Global Head of IP/Data Practice, Global Co-Head of AI
London

Rhodri Thomas

Partner
Düsseldorf

Christoph Werkmeister

Global Co-Head of Data/Tech
New York

Kimberly Zelnick

Global Head of Financial Institutions Disputes Group

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