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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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Rachael AnnearGlobal Co-Head of Data/Tech
Hong Kong
Richard BirdPartner
London
Georgia DawsonSenior Partner
London
Tony GregoryCounsel
Silicon Valley, Washington, DC
Brock DahlHead of US Data Privacy
London
Giles PrattGlobal Head of IP/Data Practice, Global Co-Head of AI
London
Rhodri ThomasPartner
Düsseldorf
Christoph WerkmeisterGlobal Co-Head of Data/Tech
New York
Kimberly ZelnickGlobal Head of Financial Institutions Disputes Group
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