This work delves into the nature of data security and privacy legal initiatives, including discussions of underlying technology. Subjects include cyberterrorism, countermeasures and risk reduction. Written by the authors and other contributing attorneys and technical professionals from across the country, Data Security and Privacy Law provides a thorough foundation for understanding data security and cyberthreat issues. Logically organized, so that you are first taught the technology of security and privacy, followed by general laws that have application to all industries, and then industry-specific legislation. Discusses federal and state security and privacy statutes, security and privacy litigation, corporate duties, and EU laws.