The frequency of data breaches has increased so quickly, and data breaches are so frequently in the news, that it is no longer surprising to hear about the latest Marriott, T-Mobile, or Equifax incident involving personal information.

Now more than ever, businesses need help to protect their data. In this article, Data Privacy and Security attorney Maureen Fulton addresses (1) tips to help businesses prepare for and prevent data breaches; and (2) advice for the moments, hours, and days after a security incident occurs. 

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