Privacy and data security is a growing concern among Americans as not only are cyber criminals a domestic threat, they are also an international threat as countries like China and Iraq have been hacking into our mainframes with the intentions of cyber terrorism. However, it’s necessary to recognize that this can happen on any scale.
Small businesses are especially not immune to these types of attacks as hackers know that perhaps a smaller entity does not have the finances or resources to thoroughly protect themselves. So how do most data privacy and cyber security insurance policies protect you? Here are ten ways…
1. You should look to be covered if sensitive information is released under your command and claims arise from it, including any HIPPA violations.
2. You should look to be covered for failing to properly maintain your data security system if a breach occurs and sensitive information is stolen, lost or damaged.
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