Reduce Legal Liability

With regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, failure to maintain reasonable security procedures is grounds for lawsuits and fines.

Protect Your Business from Legal Risks

Modern data protection regulations require organizations to implement reasonable security measures. SecureTechSquad helps you meet these requirements and reduce legal exposure.

GDPR Compliance

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires organizations to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.

Key Requirements:

  • Data protection by design and default
  • Regular security assessments
  • Breach notification within 72 hours
  • Documentation of security measures

Potential Penalties:

Up to €20 million or 4% of global annual revenue

Whichever is higher, for serious violations

CCPA Compliance

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires businesses to implement reasonable security procedures and practices to protect consumer data.

Key Requirements:

  • Reasonable security procedures
  • Consumer data protection
  • Breach notification requirements
  • Consumer rights enforcement

Potential Penalties:

$2,500 - $7,500 per violation

Plus statutory damages for data breaches

Class Action Lawsuits

Data breaches can lead to costly class action lawsuits from affected individuals seeking compensation for damages.

Common Claims:

  • Negligence in data protection
  • Breach of implied contract
  • Violation of consumer protection laws
  • Emotional distress damages

Potential Costs:

Millions in legal fees and settlements

Plus reputational damage and lost business

Regulatory Investigations

Government agencies can investigate organizations for security failures and impose additional penalties.

Investigation Triggers:

  • Data breach reports
  • Consumer complaints
  • Media coverage of security incidents
  • Industry-wide compliance audits

Additional Costs:

Legal representation and compliance monitoring

Ongoing regulatory oversight requirements

Risk Assessment Matrix

Understanding your security risk levels helps prioritize vulnerability management efforts.

High Risk

Immediate action required

  • Critical vulnerabilities
  • Exposed sensitive data
  • Compliance violations

Medium Risk

Address within 30 days

  • High severity issues
  • Outdated security controls
  • Missing patches

Low Risk

Monitor and plan remediation

  • Informational findings
  • Best practice recommendations
  • Future improvements

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