Cyber Security, Internet and
E-Commerce

The advent of digital technology and the internet has allowed individuals, businesses and consumers to achieve a level of interconnectedness which could never have been imagined just 20 years ago. However, along with the increasingly interconnected global business environment, come unique risks associated with these technological advancements and breakthroughs.

The lawyers at Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP have significant expertise in the areas of consumer and business privacy, data security and cyber law, which cuts across all facets of the internet and e-commerce. Firm lawyers have experience in assisting clients in identifying and prosecuting cases against various parties, involving a variety of internet, cyber security and e-commerce abuses. Our team of lawyers has assisted clients in dealing with and addressing the following types of internet enforcement or regulatory activities: (1) phishing or spoofing, (2) e-mail and cyber advertising regulations and law, including CAN-SPAM and California Business & Professions Code §17529.5 claims, (3) Electronic Communications Privacy Act issues, (4) cyber squatting, (5) customer privacy and data security, and (6) employee workplace issues relating to e-mail, internet use, and data and communications security

Firm lawyers have been engaged by clients to develop and implement strategies to deal with all manner of cyber security, cyber breach, advertising and internet regulatory compliance. This includes helping clients to analyze, address and deal with the protection of privileged and confidential business communications, identify data risks, and guiding clients through the implementation of various measures in order to comply with various local, state and Federal laws and regulations relating to e-commerce, the internet, and data security.