Personal Data Breach

In the realities of the digital economy, a personal data breach, data leak or cybersecurity incident may result not only in administrative sanctions under the GDPR, but also in civil liability, loss of contracts and reputational damage. GJW Law Firm in Poland provides specialized legal services for companies in the IT, e-commerce, fintech, SaaS and medtech sectors, supporting clients in responding to personal data breach incidents and managing legal risks.

Personal Data Breach – Crisis Response and Defense Strategy

We handle situations such as:

• personal data breaches;

• breaches of personal data security;

• compromises of personal data protection;

• breaches of personal data confidentiality;

• GDPR – data breaches caused by employees;

• incidents such as phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access to client databases.

We provide immediate legal risk assessment, verification of notification obligations to the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO), and support regarding GDPR data breach notification within the statutory 72-hour deadline. We draft communications to data subjects, minimizing the risk of claims and media escalation.

Personal Data Theft and Compensation for GDPR Breaches

As part of the Firm’s offer, we provide comprehensive legal support in cases of personal data theft, information leaks, or other personal data security breaches. We advise on the obligation to report incidents (GDPR breach notification), assess liability risks, and represent Clients in disputes over compensation for GDPR breaches and damages for data leaks. We provide services both during proceedings before the UODO and in the event of a personal data breach lawsuit, minimizing the company’s financial and reputational risks.

We support management boards, IT departments, and compliance teams in developing litigation and communication strategies, including relations with contractors and data subjects. We analyze the adequacy of implemented technical and organizational measures, contractual liability (Data Processing Agreements – DPA, SLAs, NDAs), and the extent of any fault on the part of an employee or processor. When necessary, we conduct settlement negotiations, represent Clients in civil and administrative proceedings, and advise on remedial actions to limit the risk of further claims and sanctions.

Personal Data Protection Breach – GDPR Compliance and Board Liability in the IT Sector

A personal data protection breach often reveals flaws in internal procedures, security systems, and agreements with data processors. As part of our ongoing legal services, we support entrepreneurs from the IT, e-commerce, fintech, and SaaS sectors in building comprehensive GDPR compliance systems, including audits of technical and organizational measures, risk analysis, implementation of incident response procedures, and the verification and negotiation of Data Processing Agreements. We advise on designing business models based on cloud solutions (privacy by design, privacy by default), data transfers outside the EEA, and relations with technology partners, investors, and funds.

In the event of a serious security incident, consequences may affect not only the company itself but also its board members. We analyze the scope of management liability, information obligations towards contractors and supervisory authorities, and risks arising from investment and regulatory agreements. We provide support in high-stakes reputational situations in Poland and across the European Union, requiring coordinated legal, contractual, and communicative actions, minimizing the company’s financial and image-related risks.