Recorded on 16 February 2023. Our session focuses on the potential litigation consequences that may arise out of a personal data breach and the current litigation landscape. As well as explaining the steps to protect your position that should be taken at the time a breach is discovered, Claire Williams and Katherine Pears set out considerations at key points in your response to a breach that will significantly reduce your litigation risk. You will be introduced to the types of claims that can be brought, how they interact, and the approach of the courts to various important issues relating to such claims. Finally, we look at the range of compensatory awards that are being made, and leave you with our top tips when facing a claim.
