Data privacy and data security present unique obligations and potentially significant liabilities for both buyers and sellers involved in M&A transactions. In addition, data itself is now often a key asset in driving the value of many M&A transactions. Starting with the initial stages of a deal, and extending through negotiation and signing to post-closing integration, this program focuses on strategies for identifying and addressing these obligations and liabilities, while capturing and preserving the value of data in M&A transactions.