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The Significant Rise in 'C Suite' Concern over Cyber-Security Attacks and Intellectual Property Theft Raises the Bar for Information Privacy and Security
June 2011
Edward R. McNicholas
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP |
When the Board of Directors and/or Audit Committees of Companies and Governments start raising questions over the Advanced Persistent Threats (“APTs”) and Cyber‐Security and the potential for material financial impact, the dialog about privacy changes. Companies, industry infrastructures or government operations are at risk of attack, disruption or financial ruin.
Edward R. McNicholas helps us understand globally what is at risk, the questions that are being asked, some of the early regulatory responses, what types of controls now might be employed and how this larger threat will benefit information privacy and security programs.
Edward R. McNicholas is a global coordinator of Sidley Austin LLP’s Privacy, Data Security and Information Law group based in Washington, D.C. The views expressed herein are those of the author personally and do not necessarily reflect the views of any governmental or private entity, client, or association. This article is published for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Readers should not act upon this article without seeking personal advice from professional advisers.
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