Mergers & Acquisitions: Privacy and Security Considerations

How do data privacy and security matters affect organizations that are contemplating a merger or acquisition? Attorney Iliana Peters offers insights into the various cybersecurity, data breach and compliance issues that can potentially doom a business deal.For instance, an organization that is being targeted for acquisition might have additional hurdles to overcome if it is found to have unresolved data privacy, cybersecurity or regulatory compliance issues, she says in an interview with Information Security Media Group.A buyer might ask the...