While cybersecurity and data breach lawsuits are only one kind of commercial litigation, they are on the rise as global business moves increasingly online.
The frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have increased, as has the scale of these attacks – targeting larger and higher-profile organizations.
For customers whose data is compromised and personal information is put at risk as a result of these attacks, litigation may be an option.
In 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that plaintiffs must show “concrete injury” to successfully pursue cybersecurity and data breach litigation.
As state laws are amended to address the growing threat to customer data and privacy, we can expect more lawsuits to be filed in the coming years.