In Georgia's rapidly evolving digital economy, the legal risks associated with technology are more acute than ever. Businesses and individuals face the concurrent threats of severe criminal penalties for cyber offenses and crippling financial and reputational damage from data privacy failures. An allegation of hacking, a ransomware attack, or a data breach can trigger a multi-front crisis involving criminal investigators and regulatory bodies. Our firm provides a specialized, tech-fluent legal service designed to navigate this high-velocity landscape. We offer a seamless blend of aggressive criminal defense and strategic data protection counsel, protecting our clients in the courtroom, the boardroom, and before regulatory authorities.
Defending against cybercrime allegations requires a sophisticated approach that goes beyond traditional criminal law. When an individual or company is accused of crimes under Chapter XXXIV of the Criminal Code of Georgia, such as Unauthorised Access to a Computer System (Article 284) or Unauthorised Damage to Computer Data (Article 286), the case often turns on complex digital evidence. Our defense strategy involves meticulously challenging the state's digital forensic investigation. We collaborate with leading independent cybersecurity experts to scrutinize network logs, analyze malware, and trace digital footprints to contest the prosecution's narrative about identity and intent. We work to demonstrate that the state cannot prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt in the complex, often anonymous, digital realm.
Proactive compliance is the strongest defense against data privacy violations. We provide comprehensive advisory services grounded in the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection. Our work begins with helping clients understand their specific roles as either a "data controller" or "data processor," as each role carries distinct legal obligations. We conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), draft clear and compliant privacy notices for websites and applications, and create robust Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) for third-party vendors. By embedding legal compliance into your operations, we help you mitigate the risk of substantial fines from the Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia and build lasting trust with your customers.
When a data breach or cyber-attack occurs, every second counts. Our firm provides a 24/7 legal crisis response service to manage the incident from the moment it is discovered. Our immediate priority is to establish legal privilege over the incident investigation, protecting confidential communications. We then coordinate a forensic analysis with technical experts to determine the breach's scope and nature. Based on these findings, we provide urgent counsel on the legal requirements for notifying both the Personal Data Protection Service and affected data subjects, managing these critical communications to protect the company from further liability and reputational harm. Our structured response is designed to contain the crisis and navigate the critical first 72 hours with legal precision.
An inquiry from the Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia demands a serious and strategic response. This powerful regulatory body is authorized to conduct on-site inspections, demand access to information, and impose significant administrative sanctions for non-compliance. Our lawyers are experienced in representing clients throughout this entire process. We manage all regulatory communications, prepare thorough responses to official inquiries, and defend our clients during formal proceedings. Furthermore, we provide robust representation in any subsequent civil litigation that may arise from a data breach, protecting our clients from class-action lawsuits and other claims for damages from affected individuals.
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