Sophos joins forces with Field Fisher Waterhouse to help promote safe data protection policies
22 April 2010
As regulator is given new powers to enforce fines for data
security breaches, firms team up to help organisations.
IT security and data protection firm Sophos has teamed up with
law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse to help organisations avoid the
serious consequences linked to security
breaches and data loss.
This comes at a crucial time - since 6th April 2010, the
ICO has new powers to fine organisations up to £500,000 if they are
in serious breach of the Data Protection Act.
With data loss prevention and privacy issues currently a huge
concern for many businesses, Sophos and Field Fisher Waterhouse aim
to educate companies about the risks related to IT security and
data breaches. In the event of a breach, the companies will direct
organisations through the incident response process in order to
improve their position amongst regulators as well as avoid brand
damage.
Leading data security lawyer and partner in the Privacy and Information Group at Field Fisher
Waterhouse, Stewart Room, said: “Data
breaches and data security are of increasing concern for both
public and private sector organisations. We are working with
trusted IT security experts Sophos to advise companies on how to
avoid data breach incidents, as well as help them deal with the
aftermath and potential consequences.”
In addition to the Breach Action website, an
online repository of information offering advice on data security
issues, Sophos and Field Fisher Waterhouse aim to educate
organisations by holding bi-monthly data protection breakfast
briefings, security forums and publishing a selection of
whitepapers.
“Sophos applauds Field Fisher Waterhouse for
taking the issue of data security seriously – as stricter laws come
into play, organisations will require guidance in terms of how they
can mitigate the risks by implementing the right technologies,”
said Ciaran Rafferty, VP UK&I, Sophos. “By educating
businesses and providing practical solutions, Sophos and FFW can
help organisations to combat the prospect of having to deal with
regulatory investigations, loss of clients and reputational
damage.”
For further press information please
contact:
Louise Eckersley, PR Manager,
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP on +44 (0)20 7861 4120.