Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative, but hidden compliance risks—especially regarding privacy and data protection—often lurk beneath the surface, especially regarding privacy and data protection. In California, strict laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) are being aggressively enforced through litigation. Plaintiffs’ firms are increasingly targeting companies whose websites
Due Diligence
Data Privacy & Security Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in New + Now
It has long been standard practice to include data privacy and security due diligence in mergers and acquisitions for technology companies. Over the last several years, there has been an increase in data breaches which are costly and damaging to a company’s brand, and therefore, we have seen an uptick in companies including detailed requests…