Privacy and Cybersecurity Provisions in Contracts: What the Terms Mean and Issues to Watch Out For

As the chair of the Data Privacy and Security practice area, Ms. Fulton dedicates her practice to advising businesses in developing comprehensive privacy and data security programs. She uses her experience as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) to guide companies in navigating through state, federal, and international privacy laws and regulations. She leverages her expertise in data privacy to assist clients with a wide range of matters, including compliance counseling, risk management, incident response, and litigation. Ms. Fulton has extensive experience in performing data privacy and security due diligence for buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions. She also assists clients in preparing for and remedying data breach incidents, including managing state-specific breach notifications and identifying the associated litigation risks. She also acts as interim privacy counsel when clients need additional support on privacy-related matters.

With a focus on representing middle-market technology companies in connection with their commercial endeavors, Mr. Horgan counsels clients on both the provider-side and the procurement-side of software, technology, and IP commercial transactions. He routinely handles transactions involving: software licensing, software distribution, software development, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud computing, outsourcing, ERP solutions, IoT, co-location arrangements, database licensing, artificial intelligence, NFTs, blockchain, mobile applications, patent and technology licensing, joint development arrangements, and IT professional services.