Cyber and Data Breach Response for Healthcare and Life Sciences Organizations

Healthcare and life sciences organizations remain frequent targets of cyberattacks, and data breaches now routinely lead to regulatory investigations and class action litigation. When an incident occurs, the decisions made in the first days after discovery can shape an organization’s notification obligations and its litigation risk. Preparation matters as well: incident response plans, tabletop exercises, strong vendor contracts and regular risk assessments can significantly reduce that exposure. This webinar will:

• Examine trends in cyber incidents affecting healthcare and life sciences organizations and the rise in data breach related litigation, including class action lawsuits;

• Highlight practical steps for the critical first days after an incident is discovered, including containment, evidence preservation and engaging counsel and forensic experts under privilege, as well as notification obligations under HIPAA and state data breach notification laws; and

• Discuss key elements of incident preparedness, including incident response planning and tabletop exercises, contractual representations and indemnification obligations in vendor agreements, and risk assessments that identify where your organization is most exposed.