Tag Archives: data security incidents

Deeper Dive: Be Prepared for Regulatory Investigations in the Wake of a Security Incident

By Eric A. Packel on April 27, 2017 Posted in Cybersecurity, Enforcement

Your company had a data security event. After an investigation, it was determined that notifications were required, and the incident was made public as a result. Notification letters were mailed and regulators were notified, all in accordance with the law. Your company also enhanced security measures and took other remedial action, so there is nothing … Continue Reading

Deeper Dive: Plan for Regulatory Scrutiny in Financial Services Data Security Incidents

By Gerald J. Ferguson and Jenna N. Felz on May 16, 2016 Posted in Cybersecurity, Financial Privacy

Financial services industry companies were involved in 18% of the over 300 data security incidents we helped manage in 2015, and reported in our 2016 BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report (the “Report”). After healthcare, the financial services industry was the second most affected industry according to the data we reported. It is not surprising … Continue Reading

Incident Response Tip: Five Ways to Improve Information Security and Reduce the Impact of a Data Breach

By M. Scott Koller on December 30, 2015 Posted in Cybersecurity, Incident Response

The new year will arrive in a few short days and when the bell tolls, it will mark the end of another extremely active year of data breaches. High-profile breaches such as Anthem, Ashley Madison, and the Office of Personnel Management serve as a reminder that it is a matter of when, not if, your … Continue Reading

BakerHostetler Adds Privacy and Security Compliance Pro: Melinda McLellan joins New York office as Counsel

By BakerHostetler on November 3, 2014 Posted in News

BakerHostetler is proud to announce that Melinda McLellan has joined the firm in the New York office, where she will practice as a member of the Chambers-ranked Privacy and Data Protection team. She joins a premier practice well known for effectively managing data security incidents, responding to regulatory investigations, and defending class actions. McLellan comes to BakerHostetler from the … Continue Reading