Over the past few years, the rate of notable data breaches has risen considerably, and along with that rise has come an increase in class action litigation. In a world where any company can be the next victim of a breach, business leaders and their legal counsel should consider in advance how to protect privilege and minimize risk in post-breach investigations. But certain recent federal district court decisions have made it more difficult to assert protection over breach-related documents and communications.

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Photo of Jena M. Valdetero Jena M. Valdetero

Jena M. Valdetero serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s U.S. Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice where she advises clients on complex data privacy and security issues. She has led more than 1,000 data breach investigations. A litigator by background, Jena defends companies against…

Jena M. Valdetero serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s U.S. Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice where she advises clients on complex data privacy and security issues. She has led more than 1,000 data breach investigations. A litigator by background, Jena defends companies against privacy and data breach litigation, with an emphasis on class action lawsuits. She has designed and conducted dozens of data breach tabletop exercises to empower clients to respond effectively to a data security incident. She also counsels companies on data privacy and security compliance programs and advises on privacy and cyber risks associated with mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and securities. Jena also advises a diverse array of clients on compliance with existing and emerging privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). She is a certified privacy professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/US), for which she is a former KnowledgeNet Co-Chair.

Photo of Emily Taetzsch Emily Taetzsch

Emily S. Taetzsch advises corporate entities of all sizes in the fields of data privacy and cybersecurity, from multinational companies to startups, spanning many diverse sectors.

Emily’s experience includes managing ongoing data breaches, helping companies protect against cybersecurity threats, and boosting corporate compliance…

Emily S. Taetzsch advises corporate entities of all sizes in the fields of data privacy and cybersecurity, from multinational companies to startups, spanning many diverse sectors.

Emily’s experience includes managing ongoing data breaches, helping companies protect against cybersecurity threats, and boosting corporate compliance with existing and emerging domestic and international privacy laws, such as Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and many others. She also assists in maintaining corporate privacy and security programs and helps advise on potential liabilities during mergers and acquisitions.