29 Jan 2018

Practical aspects of handling data breaches now and post-GDPR

This briefing looks at the key aspects of handling a data breach under both the current regime and the incoming General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’), focusing on the technical and practical lessons organisations can take from recent data breaches.

Data breaches are increasingly common and can result in significant financial, reputational and regulatory consequences for affected organisations. This briefing looks at the key aspects of handling a data breach under both the current regime and the incoming General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’). It focusses on the technical and practical lessons organisations can take to ensure they are as prepared as possible to deal with a data breach, including how best to meet notification obligations, adapting to changing circumstances, as well as the mitigating the longer term damage a data breach can cause to an organisation’s reputation and business.


Practical aspects of handling data breaches now and post-GDPR

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

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Contact Information
Rebecca Cousin
Partner at Slaughter and May
London
Richard de Carle
Partner at Slaughter and May
London
Rob Sumroy
Partner at Slaughter and May
London