What to do in the Event of a Security Breach

The federal government is also discussing and introducing bills regarding data security and breach notification requirements. In fact, the latest, known as the Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, is one moving through government right now. So, the question becomes, what must a company do in the event that a security breach occurs? Now, there are many things that a company needs to do once they receive notice that a security breach has occurred.

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This is Internet Law Attorney, Brian Hall, with Traverse Legal, PLC. Today, I'll be discussing what to do in the event of a security breach. Most states, and I believe it's approximately 46 out of 50 states, have passed security breach notification laws. The federal government is also discussing and introducing bills regarding data security and breach notification requirements. In fact, the latest, known as the Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, is one moving through government right now. So, the question becomes, what must a company do in the event that a security breach occurs? Now, there are many things that a company needs to do once they receive notice that a security breach has occurred.