Personal Information and Data Privacy SERVICES
We provide comprehensive support for the appropriate protection and strategic utilization of diverse information assets, including personal information and trade secrets. Our services cover everything from handling data breaches and social media-related disputes to providing representation in litigation. By leveraging our extensive expertise in intellectual property, compliance, and crisis management, combined with our deep experience in technical fields such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and healthcare, we address the evolving challenges of the information society by integrating the latest legal and technical insights.
Main Services
Privacy
We provide strategic support for the utilization of privacy-related data, including personal information, as well as comprehensive response services in the event of data breaches. Our expertise extends to the specialized handling of sensitive information, such as medical and biometric data. Furthermore, we offer legal support concerning foreign data protection laws, including those of the U.S., Europe, and China, through our proprietary network of partner law firms in each jurisdiction.
Information Security and Trade Secrets
We provide comprehensive legal counsel on cybersecurity and the protection of confidential information, including trade secrets. Our firm is highly experienced in handling trade secret disputes, from conducting initial investigations and issuing cease-and-desist letters to representing clients in large-scale litigation. We leverage our extensive track record to provide robust defense and strategic enforcement of our clients’ intellectual assets.
Information Governance
Our firm assists clients in building robust governance systems for information management, integrating key considerations of privacy, cybersecurity, and the leveraging of IP and intangible assets. To ensure these systems are effectively implemented, we also provide customized corporate training and seminars upon request.
Handling Social Media Disputes and Incidents
We provide a comprehensive range of legal services to address inappropriate online posts and social media “flaming” incidents. Our expertise includes filing disclosure requests for sender information and seeking provisional injunctions, as well as other strategic legal measures to mitigate reputational damage.