cyber liability and data security insurance

Advising a financial services business on pursuing an IT supplier for breach of contract and negligence following supplier’s failure to properly and securely decommission old IT assets following a wholesale upgrade.

Advising a global brand on cyber security following the hacking of its customer database. The advice covered compliance with UK, Irish and German data protection laws, engagement with regulators and law enforcement, reputation management, communications with affected individuals and legal proceedings against its service provider.

Advising a high-profile public body in relation to an investigation and enforcement action by the Information Commissioner following the failure of a contractor to properly secure an online claim system. The advice included negotiating the terms of a public undertaking.

Advising a major multinational insurance company on the strategic and practical aspects of an international transfer of employee data across over 27 jurisdictions.

Advising an on-line financial services business facing a significant monetary penalty from the Information Commissioner’s Office for alleged breach of privacy regulations.

Advising Barclays on the integration of customer databases following the acquisition of businesses. The advice covered issues including marketing consents and compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.

Advising insurer clients on the implications of the EU data protection regime on the marketing aspects of partnership arrangements.

Developing a contractual data transfer solution for a global fraud and risk advisory business to permit the free flow of personal data between Europe, Asia and North and South America.

Reviewing the results of an international specialist insurer’s internal data protection audit.

Supporting a high-profile global business, headquartered in London, in its lobbying on the GDPR both to UK parliamentarians and to Members of the European Parliament.

Undertaking an audit of online activity by the employees of a global brand to identify misuse of systems and potential criminal offences.