A lawsuit has been filed in Oakland federal court against a U.S. law firm regarding a data breach. The data breach occurred in March of 2023. The allegation is that the firm did not properly and timely notify the alleged victims of the breach.

The firm reported the breach to various state regulators in July. The breach included client data believed to be personal information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The total number of individuals affected is believed to be more than 150,000. For more information about this case, check out this link to the article from Reuters.

Law firms hold sensitive data for their clients and are becoming a target for cybercriminals. Cyber insurance is available to protect your firm. As you make your business plans for next year, it’s a good idea to have your current liability policies reviewed and discuss as a firm if a cyber policy is right for you.

AdvoCap Insurance Agency, Inc. is here to help you with the conversation. We can discuss your firm’s current needs and help to review your existing policies, as well as make suggestions for new options for the firm. Let’s talk!

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