Data Security Breach

Data Security Breach

Have you suffered a data breach and need to deal with the legal ramifications? Have you mishandled personal data? Are you facing serious enforcement action from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)? If so, our data protection lawyers will help you navigate the complexities of the situation and advise you of your legal obligations to protect your reputation and reduce the risk of costly sanctions.

In the event that your business finds itself in the unfortunate position of experiencing a data breach, which may range from the hacking of your IT systems by a third party to a rogue ex-employee having stolen a customer list to springboard the launch of their new business, it is important to take legal advice quickly.

At JMW, our highly regarded team of data management solicitors assist businesses that need legal advice and guidance in the midst of a data crisis.

To speak to a solicitor about a data security breach matter related to your business, contact JMW today by calling 0345 872 6666, or fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back.

How JMW Can Help Your Business

Our team can assist you with:

• Reporting notifiable data breaches to the ICO - we can help you understand whether the data breach is notifiable, which must be completed within 72 hours
• Handling investigations by the ICO
• Advising and assisting you in any criminal investigations, where both your business and directors may be prosecuted
• Communicating with data subjects whose personal data may been compromised, and assisting you in any civil claims that may be brought consequential on the data breach
• Liaising with your IT teams to secure your systems and prevent further data breaches
• Taking legal action against individuals who may have stolen your personal data, and steps to recover the same
• Crisis management