Data Breach Incident Tools
If you experienced a data breach and wish to get in touch with Dinsmore, then please fill out this intake form to share information about your incident.
Our Data Breach Team – consisting entirely of attorneys who have personally overseen incident responses on behalf of our clients – is available 24/7/365 at toll free: 1-855-941-5659 and/or DataBreachTeam@dinsmore.com to provide fast, effective responses.
Data Breach Response
If you experienced a data breach and wish to get in touch with Dinsmore, then please fill out this intake form to share information about your incident. Our attorneys assist clients with incident response. Starting from the moment the potential breach is discovered, our team:
- Coordinates response activity with key employees;
- Helps determine the scope and content of the compromise;
- Evaluates both practical and legal risks;
- Connects clients with technical experts;
- Advises on insurance claims; and
- Guides clients through the critical analysis of whether a particular compromise constitutes a data breach.
Our Data Breach Team – consisting entirely of attorneys who have personally overseen incident responses on behalf of our clients – is available 24/7/365 at toll free: 1-855-941-5659 and/or DataBreachTeam@dinsmore.com to provide fast, effective responses. Members of the team has experience in the health care, financial institution, intellectual property and telecommunications fields, ensuring our clients’ responses to potential data breaches comply with applicable regulatory concerns and requirements. We have experience handling the post-breach process, including:
- Evaluating and coordinating compliance with data breach notification obligations at the state and federal levels;
- Working with authorities and regulators on breach reports and any resulting investigations;
- Handling breach-related litigation and challenges to regulatory actions;
- Reviewing and revising policies and procedures in light of any deficiencies identified during the incident response process; and
- Identifying potential policy and practice changes to improve data protections, help prevent future breaches, and improve future incident responses.
Clients come to our highly trained rapid response team for immediate guidance in data breach situations (and close calls). We manage all levels of the incident as breach counsel, including forensic investigations, law enforcement collaboration, risk of harm analysis, all legal notification obligations and conducting post-breach remediation. Members of our team include former law enforcement officials who help streamline communication and strategy with ongoing incidents.
Our expertise extends to a myriad of cyber threats, including phishing attacks, ransomware, compromised business emails, data breaches, malware attacks, hacking, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, social engineering schemes and financial fraud with ACH/Wires.
Pre-Breach Services
In today’s evolving regulatory environment, organizations must be prepared for the inevitability of a data privacy incident. Many industries also face strict legal requirements to implement privacy and security policies, maintain documented procedures, and regularly train employees.
Dinsmore partners with clients to navigate these obligations under a wide range of state consumer privacy laws and federal regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act (GLBA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our proactive pre‑breach planning and compliance services help reduce risk and strengthen organizational resilience. We support clients with:
- Development and enhancement of privacy and security policies
- Creation of comprehensive incident response plans
- Facilitation of tabletop exercises to test readiness
- Staff training and education tailored to your industry
- Vendor contract review and management programs to mitigate third‑party risk
With Dinsmore, organizations gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping them stay compliant, prepared, and well‑positioned to respond confidently to emerging privacy challenges.
Data Breach Class Action Litigation
Our litigation attorneys have over 25 years’ experience handling class action and other complex litigation, including the handling of the data breach litigation that often follows a significant cyber event. Bringing on experienced litigation counsel early in the lifecycle of the incident response to help guide the process is imperative in this modern era of data breach litigation.