Breach Counsel

In the event of IT security incidents, quick, decisive, and well-thought-out action is crucial. Data leaks, ransomware attacks, and other cyberattacks can have far-reaching legal, financial, and reputational consequences for your company. A Breach Counsel is your reliable partner, supporting you in dealing with such incidents and ensuring you remain legally compliant.

What is a Breach Counsel?

A breach counsel is a specialized lawyer who assists companies during IT security or data protection incidents. In the event of a data leak, cyberattack, or other threat, the breach counsel helps respond quickly and with legal certainty. They help set up a crisis organization for making well-founded and legally compliant decisions swiftly. This includes communication with authorities (police, public prosecutor’s office, and data protection authorities) and advice on legally compliant communication with customers, partners, and employees. During the crisis, the breach counsel supports decision-making in a way that can later be documented for insurers and other parties involved. Their role extends beyond handling the incident to assessing and mitigating damages and communicating with the insurance company. Additionally, the breach counsel advises on legal consequences, such as possible fines or claims for damages, and supports system recovery and security process optimization to prevent future incidents. They ensure companies act quickly in crisis situations while fully complying with legal requirements.

When is a Breach Counsel advantageous?

A breach counsel is particularly beneficial when a company is affected by a data protection incident or cyberattack. Their support enables a fast, targeted, and legally compliant response to security incidents from the beginning to the final settlement. A key benefit is the minimization of legal and financial risks, as the breach counsel ensures timely compliance with all legal and contractual reporting obligations, avoiding potential claims for damages or fines. They also protect the company’s reputation by ensuring clear and coordinated communication with affected customers, authorities, and partners. The breach counsel not only helps manage the immediate impact of an incident but also contributes to long-term security strategy improvements, helping the company better prevent future incidents. This ensures business continuity and strengthens confidence in the company.

Our services as Breach Counsel

• Incident Response
  We offer you reliable support in dealing with IT security incidents such as data leakage, hacking or ransomware attacks.
• Risk assessment
  We analyze the incident to quickly identify and mitigate legal, financial and operational risks.
• Reporting and obligations
  We support you in legally compliant reporting of incidents to data protection authorities and notifying data subjects.
• Communication
  We advise you on transparent and strategic communication with customers, partners and the media.
• Coordination with authorities and insurance companies
  We handle communication with data protection supervisory authorities to represent your interests and with insurers to ensure that your claims are settled correctly.
• Follow-up
  We support you in implementing preventive measures to avoid future incidents.

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