The Beckage Firm: Tech, Data Security & Privacy Law Firm

The Beckage Firm: Tech, Data Security & Privacy Law Firm

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Buffalo, New York 1,397 followers

Woman & Veteran Owned Data Security & Privacy Law Firm. Team of tech lawyers and seasoned tech professionals.

About us

Long time certified BreachCoach©, and peer recognized as one of Top 50 Data Breach Lawyers in U.S., former tech owner and public company executive, Jennifer A. Beckage, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, leads a team of technologists and lawyers who assist organizations and high net worth individuals on data breach preparedness/response, legal security and privacy compliance, IT and compliance assessments, contracts, litigation, and regulatory defense. A proud woman and veteran owned firm, The Beckage Firm provides both legal and technical counsel, practical solutions, and flat fees. Team members are located across the U.S., with partners across the globe through the Lexing Network. Experience: • Data security and privacy compliance programs, assessments, policies, and contracts. • Incident Response: Over a decade of leading response to data breaches (from standing back up again, communications, notifications, law enforcement and regulatory interactions, and putative class actions). Ransomware, business email compromise, employee errors, crypto fraud, AI, third party data breaches, PCI DSS, health law and HIPAA breaches, code manipulation • Litigation, putative class actions, and regulatory investigations Clients: • Small to medium sized businesses in all industries • Global brands • High Net Worth Individuals Team Includes: • Former and current technologists and tech business owners, long time HIPAA practitioners, former CISO Blue Cross Blue Shield, former Public Company Executive, Former Military Leaders, General Counsel for Health Organizations, Prosecutors, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and those with numerous Privacy, Security and AI certifications and recognition • Attorneys are admitted to numerous courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and include those peer nominated as Best Lawyer in America©, multiple year recipient of SuperLawyer© de [email protected] 2-BECKFIRM 2 (223-253-4762) *Attorney advertising: prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Website
http://thebeckagefirm.com
Industry
Law Practice
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Type
Privately Held
Specialties
Legal, Privacy, Security, Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, Health Law, Cyber, Ransomware, Business Email Compromise, Table Top Exercises, Contracts, Putative Class Actions, PCI DSS, Litigation, Regulatory Investigations, ADA Website Accessibility, Cyber Insurance, Crypto Fraud, Crypto Tracing, Board Reporting, Health Law, HIPAA, Website Privacy Policies, Mobile Apps, IT Assessments, Privacy Program Development, Data Privacy, and Data Security

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  • 🚨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 🚨 Wrapping up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re reminded that cybersecurity is a continuous journey. This October, we covered key areas essential for a strong security posture: 📚 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Cyber threats evolve—so should your team’s knowledge. ☑ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: With 2025’s new regulations approaching, staying proactive is critical. 🔐 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬: Regular assessments and third-party audits are vital for resilience. ⚠ 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬: From AI to IoT, we must adapt as cyber risks grow more complex. Click here to read our final blog entry that sums up what we learned this month: https://lnkd.in/eEEHz33t At The Beckage Firm: Tech, Data Security & Privacy Law Firm, we’re here to help you navigate these evolving challenges. Let’s build a safer digital future, together. #TheBeckageFirm #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #DataPrivacy #IncidentResponse #Cybersecurity #StaySecure

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  • 🎃 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧—but don’t let lurking cyber threats give you a fright! 👻 While everyone’s out trick-or-treating, there’s something spookier than ghosts and ghouls haunting businesses: cybersecurity threats lurking in the digital shadows. ⚠ As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, data security and privacy vulnerabilities can become real nightmares. Phishing scams, malware, and ransomware attacks are on the rise, preying on organizations that aren’t vigilant about their security practices. 🛡️ At The Beckage Firm: Tech, Data Security & Privacy Law Firm, we help businesses stay one step ahead by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, conducting incident response, and guiding data privacy practices. Don’t let hidden risks haunt your organization—take action to protect your critical assets. For a little peace of mind (or a trusted ghostbuster in cybersecurity), contact The Beckage Firm today! 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦.𝐜𝐨𝐦 **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes** #TheBeckageFirm #CardinalStrong #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #IncidentResponse #Halloween2024

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  • 🚨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 🚨 Downloading files may seem harmless, but unsafe downloads can put your system and data at risk. Follow these best practices to stay secure: 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬: 🕷 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞: Hidden threats can steal or encrypt your data. 🤕 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Unverified software may open doors for hackers. ⚠ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: Untrusted downloads can compromise entire organizations. 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: ☑ 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Only download from trusted, reputable sites. ❌ 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: It often contains hidden malware. 🔄 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: Keep your antivirus and software up to date, and scan after downloads. *Data from the graphic is according to Norton's 115 cybersecurity statistics + trends to know in 2024: https://lnkd.in/e99aX9mA Stay vigilant online! 💻🔒#TheBeckageFirm #CardinalStrong #CyberSecurity #DownloadSafety #DataProtection

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  • ⏳ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰⏳ The LA Business & Cyber Symposium is happening tomorrow, and we’re thrilled to be sponsoring this impactful event hosted by intouchLive. Our Chief Information Security Officer, Kevin Johnson, CISM will be sharing his insights on one of the expert panels—don’t miss his take on how to prepare for and respond to cyber threats in an ever-evolving landscape! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 📆 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: October 30th, 2024 (Tomorrow!) 🏢 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: City Club Los Angeles, 51st floor 🛡️ 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 featuring top cybersecurity experts 🔐 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 from the Department of Homeland Security 🇺🇸 🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 with leaders in real estate, law, insurance, and finance We look forward to seeing you there! #TheBeckageFirm #InTouchLive2024 #CyberSymposium #RiskManagement #Cybersecurity

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  • 𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 As digital accessibility becomes increasingly important, it’s essential for organizations to keep websites and mobile apps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This not only demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity but also minimizes legal and financial risks. The Beckage Firm: Tech, Data Security & Privacy Law Firm is here to guide your organization through the complexities of ADA compliance, helping you understand and fulfill your legal obligations. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭: 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We help you assess and understand high-risk areas in your website and app development, outline remediation steps, and balance compliance needs with your organization's constraints. 🔎 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬: Websites and apps evolve continuously, and so do the standards that govern them. Regular compliance reviews can help your platforms remain accessible and mitigate accessibility claim risks. 🏗 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: We work with you to build accessibility into every stage of development, from content creation to design, helping establish internal and external policies that support long-term compliance. 💼 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If faced with an ADA-related claim, our team provides robust defense and settlement representation. 📜 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬: Show your commitment to accessibility with well-crafted statements and plans that outline steps taken to create an inclusive digital space. Our team includes legal professionals with expertise in web design, app development, and digital security. Let The Beckage Firm support your organization’s journey toward digital accessibility and compliance. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: [email protected] **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes** #TheBeckageFirm #CardinalStrong #ADAAccessibility #ADACompliance #ADA #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

  • 🎉 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 🎉 👏 A big thank you to Anne Askloff, Bobbi Sedor, and the entire board for putting together an outstanding RIMS Upstate New York Chapter Education Day! Last week’s event was a fantastic opportunity for professionals to connect, exchange insights, and deepen strategies around emerging risks in today’s evolving landscape. 🎤 Jennifer Beckage, Esq. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, had the honor of delivering the keynote address, How to Navigate a Crisis, where she shared key strategies for managing interconnected risks. It was a privilege to sponsor and be part of a day dedicated to advancing the future of risk management. A special shoutout to Scott Morris for representing our firm alongside Jennifer! #TheBeckageFirm #CardinalStrong #RiskManagement #CrisisNavigation #RIMS

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  • ✅ As part of Cybersecurity Month, we're running surveys to shed light on cyber habits. Curious how your practices stack up? Check back later this week for best practices on this week's topic: 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 ⬇ #TheBeckageFirm #DataSecurity #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

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  • 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐋𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: "𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬" On November 5, 2024, the Lexing Network will host a Global Conference on Generative AI for Lawyers and Legal Experts, in Paris and remotely. This event will explore the latest trends and innovations in AI for the legal sector, offering key insights for lawyers, DPOs, and CIOs. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 📈 Generative AI & Law: Current trends 🔧 AI for Lawyers: Tools and technologies ⚠ Advantages and risks of Generative AI ☑ AI, IP Rights, Liability & Compliance Jennifer Beckage, Esq. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, will be presenting on AI alignment with the law. If you would like a link to join remotely, please contact us: 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦.𝐜𝐨𝐦 Don’t miss this chance to learn from global experts! Read more about the event on our website: https://lnkd.in/e7ba33nm #TheBeckageFirm #CardinalStrong #LexingNetwork #GenerativeAI

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  • ⏳ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!⏳ We’re excited to sponsor this exclusive event hosted by intouchLive, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the critical challenges businesses face in cybersecurity today. Our Chief Information Security Officer, Kevin Johnson, CISM, will be sharing his insights on one of the expert panels—don’t miss his take on how to prepare for and respond to cyber threats in an ever-evolving landscape! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 📆 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: October 30th, 2024 (just days away!) 🏢 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: City Club Los Angeles, 51st floor 🛡️ 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 featuring top cybersecurity experts 🔐 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 from the Department of Homeland Security 🇺🇸 🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 with leaders in real estate, law, insurance, and finance We look forward to seeing you there! #TheBeckageFirm #InTouchLive2024 #CyberSymposium #RiskManagement #Cybersecurity

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  • 📅 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!📅 Scott Morris, SVP of Technology and Security at The Beckage Firm: Tech, Data Security & Privacy Law Firm will be presenting on October 26 at the event hosted by the New York State Bar Association. Scott’s session, "Knowing Your Statutory, Ethical, and Professional Obligations: Preventing & Preparing for a Cyber Attack," will cover the current threat landscape, offering insights on legal and ethical obligations and preparation strategies. 💡 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🗽 New York State SHIELD Act and Technology Law. ⚠ Cyber threat landscape and best practices for prevention. 🛡 Sharing lessons from over 100 breach incidents to improve preparedness. 💼 legal and ethical obligations for attorneys under the NY Rules of Professional Conduct. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Scott and other industry experts as they address the latest challenges in local and state government law. 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The historic Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, NY 🗓️ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: October 25-27 We look forward to connecting with our peers and advancing important conversations in law and cybersecurity! #TheBeckageFirm #CardinalStrong #Cybersecurity #LocalGovLaw #StateGovLaw #NYSBA #CyberAttack #LegalObligations

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