Cyber and Data Risk
We are true cyber and data risk specialists dedicated to advising those operating in the insurance industry. We are trusted advisers to (re)insurers, brokers, MGAs, and industry bodies. We provide advisory and contentious services and claims services to insurers and brokers of cyber and data risk insurance. These include data breach response solutions under cyber insurance policies, wordings and policy coverage advice.
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We provide advisory and contentious services and claims services to insurers and brokers of cyber and data risk insurance. These include data breach response solutions under cyber insurance policies, wordings and policy coverage advice. We provide a full range of services to insurers of cyber and data risks. These include:
Data protection and privacy
We provide a one-stop solution for our insurance industry clients' data protection advice needs, drawing on the experience and expertise of our regulatory, IT, and insurance distribution colleagues. Our advice is focused and considers the market practice and specific challenges of the insurance sector.
Data breach response and claims
Our 24/7 response hotline provides access to IT security experts, specialist lawyers, and experienced PR consultants who will investigate and advise on the legal, technical and commercial actions required to mitigate exposure following a breach. We also advise on regulatory investigations and resulting litigation. We regularly provide advice on international data breaches across multiple jurisdictions through our own offices and trusted partners.
Policy wording and product development
DAC Beachcroft has an industry cyber policy wording and product development practice. Our team has advised the most prominent insurers on cyber policy wording, product development, and some of the most pressing industry issues, including non-affirmative cyber and war exclusions.
Policy coverage services
Our cyber and data risk lawyers handle cyber insurance coverage disputes arising from domestic and international risks.
Cyber and Data Risk
We provide a full-service solution, tackling the full spectrum of cyber and data risks faced, and insured, by our insurance sector clients.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber in Health
Our specialist lawyers understand, and advise based on the sensitivity and huge value of data in health and social care.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber in Insurance
The combined skills of our Insurance Advisory and Data, Privacy & Cyber practices means that we are uniquely placed to advise on both legal and practical challenges.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber in Technology
Our team acts for technology buyers and suppliers across sectors including health, insurance, financial services, real estate, retail, and e-commerce.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber in Financial Services
We provide specialist advice to financial services sector clients, carefully balancing data, privacy and cyber issues in the context of the wider regulatory framework.
Learn moreWhat our clients say
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”Great team focused on building effective client relations with good turnaround and industry focused expertise.
Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition, Data, Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity, London
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”Their knowledge of employment data protection issues is really helpful when dealing with quite nuanced and complex matters. They are good at cutting through lots of noise and coming out with salient points.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, UK-wide Data Protection & Information Law, UK-wide
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”The team is excellent and knowledgeable.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, UK-wide Data Protection & Information Law, UK-wide
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There is solid partner-level experience with good delegation to more junior members of the team while retaining oversight. The team has a wide range of experience across insurance advisory privacy and data protection.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, UK-wide Data Protection & Information Law, UK-wide
Cyber and Data Risk key contacts
Hans Allnutt
Partner
London
Patrick Hill
Partner
London
Jade Kowalski
Partner
London
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
With 170 lawyers we are one of the largest Real Estate legal teams in the UK. Our extensive network gives us national, regional and local knowledge and access.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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