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Privacy and Cybersecurity Due Diligence Considerations in M&A Transactions

Photo of Liana GiorgioBy Liana Giorgio on Posted in Privacy and data protection
Computer screen with a row of blue lock icons, middle lock icon is red and unlockedPrivacy and cybersecurity practices of target companies are being increasingly scrutinized throughout the due diligence process in M&A transactions. Particularly, buyers want to understand the risk and value inherent in sellers’ data assets and sellers want to manage transactional and post-closing risks. In the course of their privacy and cybersecurity due diligence, buyers should consider … Continue reading

Evaluating the Legal Risks of Data Assets in M&A

Photo of Jamie ParkerBy Jamie Parker on Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection, Technology and innovation, Uncategorized
Data is an essential asset for many businesses, and one that is increasingly acquired through M&A transactions. Identifying and assessing the particular legal challenges of data assets is crucial for acquirers to mitigate the risks associated with these assets and unlock their full value. While issues will depend on the particulars of each transaction, the … Continue reading

How to ensure that emails of former employees do not fall through the cracks when purchasing a business

Photo of Mark Bissegger (Toronto)By Mark Bissegger (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection
The importance of email in the workplace presents a variety of legal challenges when purchasing a business. Among those are concerns relating to emails and the email addresses of the seller’s employees who are no longer employed by the purchaser after closing. First, there are confidentiality concerns in connection with former employees receiving information they … Continue reading

Cybersecurity in M&A Transactions: Friend or Foe?

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection, Technology and innovation
The heavy reliance on technology in today’s data-driven world means that cybersecurity threats must be taken seriously. More specifically, with respect to M&A transactions, a target’s cybersecurity mechanisms have become an important part of the due diligence consideration. Indeed, it is important to have a firm grasp on the nature and extent of a target’s … Continue reading

(Un)masking value: how the data masking market can impact M&A activity

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection
Recent rumblings about the “data masking” market have put this concept on the radar of many, which warrants a closer look at the relevant trends and the potential of data masking. The information age has made cybersecurity a necessity and the increase of data breaches and malware attacks have led to calls for greater data … Continue reading

AI as a solution for cybersecurity problems in M&A deals

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection, Technology and innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has immense potential as a solution for cybersecurity vulnerabilities in M&A deals. Generally, M&A deals generate value and as such, understanding vulnerabilities on the acquirer and target sides is important for completion of the transaction. With the common usage of networks and servers to store high volumes of data by corporations, vetting for cybersecurity attacks has become a … Continue reading

A-I Captain! Know the legal risks of buying an AI company… or go down with the ship

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection, Technology and innovation
On February 21, 2019, Blackberry completed its acquisition of Cylance, a privately-held artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity company. Acquisitions of AI companies like Cylance are becoming increasingly common as businesses seek to realize the opportunities in offering much-improved products or services to their customers. Canada, in particular, has become a hotspot for activity in the … Continue reading

Are you a processor of personal information?

Photo of Shreya Gupta (Toronto)By Shreya Gupta (Toronto) on Posted in Employment and labour, Privacy and data protection
The typical business model has significantly expanded in recent years, and often includes an element of collecting, using, storing or modifying personal information (also known as “processing”). If you are involved in processing personal information, you may likely be considered a “processor”. As a processor, it is crucial to understand the principles for processing data … Continue reading
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