Cybersecurity 2020

Data is a valuable asset. Companies are increasingly seeking to acquire or merge with data-rich targets as a means to grow and enhance their business and keep pace with the fast-evolving digital environment. However, with the exponential growth of data in our connected lives comes the increased range and risk of cyber threats. Companies must carefully consider cyber risks in any M&A activity they may look to undertake so that they can balance both privacy and data security concerns and risks to their businesses, their investors and their customers, but also to safeguard against unintended consequences that may result from pursuing a target without undertaking sufficient due diligence.