Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity

We serve as partners and guides for organizations implementing large-scale privacy and security programs and responding to data requests and incidents.

We regularly counsel clients from a broad spectrum of sectors on data protection laws and regulations in the United States, Europe, and across the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Our data privacy and cybersecurity lawyers routinely advise clients on a wide array of matters, including:

  • Implementing and evaluating enterprise-wide data privacy policies
  • Preparing incident response manuals
  • Engaging forensic investigators
  • Complying with state and federal regulators
  • Understanding the legal considerations of data use in analytics, product development, and marketing

We help our clients negotiate cyber liability coverage and insurance claims, and we advise them on responding to data and cybersecurity incidents.

On the litigation front, our lawyers have a demonstrated record of representing clients in matters ranging from class actions to regulatory enforcement hearings.

In business today, the threat of data breaches and cyber incidents looms larger than ever. Staying protected requires not only vigilance but also a deep understanding of privacy and cybersecurity. As requirements grow more complex and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats emerge, businesses need trusted advisors who can implement controls, anticipate problems, and respond decisively to incidents.

Reed Smith offers a full spectrum of advisory services to protect businesses from financial loss, reputational damage, and operational disruption resulting from data security breaches.

The firm’s experienced attorneys work with clients on data mapping, incident response planning, employee awareness, access planning, vendor relations, and evolving regulations. If litigation is unavoidable, our litigators ensure our clients obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

“The lawyers are highly knowledgeable and reliable. They take a very practical approach to the application of the law in a commercial business context.”

Chambers Global 2025

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