The risk of data security breaches is a serious and potentially costly issue that no organization can afford to ignore. In an article prepared for Canadian Lawyer InHouse, Davis LLP's Kelly Friedman provides two essential checklists that address the topic on two fronts: How to minimize the risk and how to respond properly should a breach occur.
How to Minimize Data Breach Risk
From complying with industry security standards to negotiating clear contract terms with third-party technology service providers, Kelly outlines important steps that can be taken to build up defences against a breach.
How to Respond to a Data Security Breach
An organization should have a data breach response plan in place that can be enacted immediately in the event that a breach does occur. For those who have yet to develop a plan, Kelly provides a list of ten to-do items that will help facilitate a timely and effective response.
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