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Cybersecurity Spending on the Rise in 2019
As data security challenges continue to escalate, many law firms and corporate legal departments are upping their efforts to strengthen cyber defenses and minimize risks. More than three-quarters of lawyers (76%), recently surveyed by recruiting firm Robert Half Legal, said their organization plans to increase spending on cybersecurity-related resources over the next 12 months. None of the respondents planned to decrease spending.
With the increasing prevalence of cyberattacks and online security issues, many legal organizations are taking proactive measures to better anticipate threats and protect sensitive client data. Recent laws such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) also are top concerns for legal teams.
These new data privacy mandates are placing more accountability on companies for protecting consumers' personal information, and many will face large fines if they fail to do so. Lawyers are collaborating closely with their technology, human resources, marketing and business development colleagues to help ensure their organizations remain compliant and, ultimately, competitive.
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