Celesq® Programs

Data Breach Investigations: Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel when Publicly Reporting a Security Incident

Expired
Program Number
2512
Program Date
2015-12-03
CLE Credits
2

David Zetoony and Jena M. Valdetero discuss ethical issues that typically arise when an organization considers whether to report a security incident and what information about the incident should be publicly conveyed. Topics include questions of confidentiality and conflict in the context of managing public relations/communications consultants, determining whether to report an incident, and communicating with law enforcement. Specific ethical rules, cases, opinions to be discussed include: ABA Model Rules (e.g., Confidentiality of Information (1.6), Conflict of Interest (1.7), Organization as client (1.13), Duties to prospective client (1.18), Advisor (2.1), Lawyer as witness (3.7), Truthfulness in statements to others (4.1)); Upjohn; and various state bar ethics opinions.

Available in States

  • California
  • Colorado Eligible
  • Georgia
  • New Jersey Eligible
  • New York
  • New York - Experienced Attorneys Only
  • Texas Self Study

Program Categories

  • Computer, Internet & E-Commerce Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Data Security and Outsourcing
  • Ethics & Professionalism
  • In-House Counsel
  • Privacy and Data Security
  • Privacy Law
  • Regulatory and Administrative Law
  • Technology Law

PROGRAM CREDITS

  • Legal Ethics : 1 Credit
  • Legal Ethics : 1 Credit