With an array of state and federal laws regulating data breaches, organizations face more expansive compliance obligations in the fight against data breaches than ever before. But in the modern world, no organization is an island. Reliance on contractors multiplies the surface area of entry for breaches, and though organizations may not have a direct hand in the data securities policies in place with their service providers, they still bear the brunt when personal data is stolen as a result of mishandling.
Law firm Mayer Brown recently addressed the discipline required to keep service providers in check when it comes to this threat. In a webinar titled “Contracting for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protections,” which brought together partners Brad Peterson and Paul Roy, the firm illustrated not only the high level of risk associated with “contractors gone wild,” but also offered practical tips to keep them in check.
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