Privacy and data security litigation is a rapidly growing problem for companies that handle personally identifiable information. Consumer protection regulators continue to bring enforcement actions, and the plaintiffs’ bar is constantly innovating in search of large-dollar awards.

Pierce Atwood’s privacy and data security team has the skills and experience necessary to advise businesses on how best to defend claims arising from a data security incident, including alleged data breaches.  We routinely help our clients fend off private class action claims, successfully respond to regulatory investigations without formal enforcement action, and pursue indemnification from responsible parties.

Our experience ranges from serving as counsel to two major retailers in a multi-district consumer class action following a hack of the retailers’ electronic payment system to helping a major public utility respond to an FTC investigation concerning a data security incident affecting several million customers.  We also represent healthcare, education, and other business clients in investigations initiated by the Office for Civil Rights concerning alleged HIPAA violations. No matter the type of privacy or data security litigation your company faces, Pierce Atwood can help you mitigate your liability, and achieve the best result possible.

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