Privacy and Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Summary

This practice note is intended to assist practitioners in evaluating and managing privacy and cybersecurity-related risks in corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing, and other investment deals. Through appropriate due diligence efforts and mitigation strategies, practitioners can help their clients prevent unanticipated costs, strategic obstacles, and criticism from unforeseen privacy and cybersecurity issues that may arise after the closing of a corporate transaction.