Ecommerce is playing an ever-increasing role for companies operating within the U.S. and other advanced countries around the world. Doing business online, while expedient and convenient, is fraught with potential problems regarding data privacy. In the United States, federal and state governments set laws, rules, and regulations with which all businesses that control or possess personal information must comply to protect sensitive data. Companies that do business in the EU are bound by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Along with implementing best standard practices to comply with legal requirements, companies must be able to demonstrate to their customers that they are taking reasonable measures to safeguard personal information. To do so, they must assess potential risks to their information security, implement privacy policies designed to reduce the likelihood of breaches, and create a strategic plan to respond to any incidents that do occur.

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Companies doing business online are facing evolving cybersecurity threats. Implementing appropriate data security practices may reduce liability exposure in the aftermath of a system breach. Customers often expect that the companies they do business with are taking reasonable steps to safeguard personal information.

Additionally, government agencies regularly update data privacy laws, which means as the owner of a company, it’s critical to stay informed about current requirements. Retaining the services of a business law attorney knowledgeable about information security compliance can help businesses work toward adhering to applicable legal mandates by implementing appropriate information security practices.

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Since every locale is subject to state, federal, and possibly international statutes, it’s important to work with an attorney familiar with the specific laws and regulations that may apply to your business operations.

Shawn Leo has experience addressing data security policies involving matters in California, New York, New Jersey, and the United States generally. Attorney Shawn Leo is licensed to practice law in the State of California. Contact our office if you have questions regarding data protection or are interested in retaining the services of an attorney for data privacy and information security matters.