In today’s business climate, protecting the private information of business partners, clients, customers and employees is challenging yet critical to success. In addition, businesses must ensure that their trade secret and other proprietary data is protected to stay competitive in the marketplace.  Data breaches, insider threats and government investigations can all disrupt a business’ focus on its business.

Wooden McLaughlin can make sense of this complicated area of the law by helping organizations assess their vulnerabilities and potential liabilities and then create a practical plan to address those risks. A proactive approach to privacy and data security is good for business.   And outside counsel is in the best position to provide an objective assessment of an entity’s legal risks, within the confines of the protective attorney-client relationship.

Our services include:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Readiness & Compliance
• Contracts Analysis
  • Examine compliance with privacy and cybersecurity related obligations
• Cyber Insurance
  • Advise on issues in the buying process
  • Advise as to compliance with insurer’s requirements for obtaining and maintaining coverage to avoid coverage disputes
• Data Breach Preparedness
  • Assist with employee training, planning and procedures to reduce financial risk
• Data Breach Response
  • Assist with response
  • Assist with improvements to policies and procedures after a breach
• Data Privacy, Information Governance & Records Retention
  • Privacy Risk Assessments
  • Planning, policies and procedures to protect regulated or sensitive data
  • Data Backup planning
  • Records Retention Plans to help purge data and reduce data storage costs
• HIPAA & HITECH Compliance
  • Security Rule Analysis / Assessment
  • Privacy Rule compliance advice
  • Notices of Privacy Practices
• Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Advise as to privacy and product liability legal issues related to IoT devices
  • Defend companies sued for IoT devices
• Outside / Outsourced Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) Services
  • Advise on privacy issues related to ongoing operations
  • Advise on privacy concerns for new initiatives, services or products
• Privacy Policy Preparation / Updating / Compliance
  • Ensure organization’s operations align with its privacy policy
• Vendor Management
  • Evaluate data privacy risks posed by outside vendors
  • Assist with plan, policies and procedures to address and minimize risks