Cyber Attacks & Data Breaches: Minimise risk and act with legal certainty
A cyber attack - such as a ransomware attack - can quickly lead to a data breach and have massive legal implications. Companies are then faced with the challenge of responding quickly and with legal certainty, informing those affected, investigating claims and preventing future incidents. Our law firm can provide you with comprehensive support - from forensic analysis to discreet negotiations with authorities and attackers, as well as the introduction of preventive measures.
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What is meant by Cyberattacks & Data Breaches?
A data breach refers to unauthorised access to sensitive, protected or confidential data. This can be caused by cyber attacks, security gaps or human error. Personal data is often affected, which not only confronts companies with legal obligations such as reporting duties, but also with potential claims for damages and reputational risks. Quick and legally compliant handling is crucial in such cases.
In such cases, we represent our clients
There are a variety of situations in which a data breach may occur. Therefore, the following list is not exhaustive.
- Ransomware: Attackers encrypt corporate data and threaten to permanently encrypt and publish captured data, demanding a ransom to restore access.
- Hacker attacks: Unauthorised access to databases or systems to steal sensitive information such as customer or financial data.
- Phishing and social engineering: Fraudulent methods are used to obtain sensitive data such as passwords or personal information.
- Accidental disclosure: Data is inadvertently disclosed to unauthorised parties, such as through false email addresses or publicly accessible cloud services.
- Loss of media: Devices such as laptops, USB sticks or external hard drives containing sensitive information are lost or stolen.
- Abuse of privileges: Excessive or uncontrolled access rights allow people to access data they are not authorised to view or change.
Our services for cyberattacks and data breaches in detail
- Respond quickly:
Time is of the essence when a data breach occurs. We provide rapid legal support to help you respond quickly to the incident, minimise the damage and take the right steps. - Understand the legal implications:
Many legal issues arise in the aftermath of a data breach. We provide comprehensive advice on the legal implications of the incident and develop a strategy to minimise potential penalties and legal risks. - Review of reporting obligations:
We clarify whether and which authorities, customers, business partners or employees need to be informed about the incident in order to comply with legal reporting obligations, such as under the GDPR. - Forensic investigation:
We analyse the origin and causes of the data breach or cyber-attack to determine how and why the attack occurred. Our forensic experts help determine the full scope of the incident and uncover the vulnerabilities. - Clarify liability for damages:
We analyse whether your organisation is liable for damages or entitled to compensation as a result of the data breach. We can help you assess the situation and develop a strategy to defend against or enforce legal claims. - Representation and negotiation of damages claims:
We represent you in and out of court in the defence or enforcement of claims for damages. - Negotiations with authorities:
We will help you communicate with the relevant authorities and other relevant bodies and seek to avoid reputational damage. - Media law support:
If the data breach becomes public knowledge, we will also assist you with public relations, including media law aspects. - Preventive measures:
- Develop and review IT security policies
- Conduct readiness assessments
- Training your staff
- Review and optimise your security architecture
- Review and optimisation of existing contracts with service providers, partners and insurance companies with regard to liability risks, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), TOMs and cooperation obligations.
Working closely with our sister company ISiCO, we can offer you not only legal expertise, but also the technical know-how to investigate cyber-attacks and assess and optimise your IT infrastructure.
Why Schürmann Rosenthal Dreyer is your litigation partner
Schürmann Rosenthal Dreyer has successfully advised countless clients on cyber attacks and data breaches over the past 16 years. Our firm not only has experienced lawyers, but also technology experts who work together to strengthen your interests and the security of your data.
Our expertise has been recognised many times: We have won the prestigious JUVE award for Law Firm of the Year in Data Protection and IT and are ranked in The Legal 500's top 2024 law firms.
Put your trust in Schürmann Rosenthal Dreyer - the partner who will successfully represent you with a unique combination of legal excellence and technical understanding.
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