Cyber Risk And Legal Advisory
1. Cyber Risk Assessment
- Evaluation of IT systems, website/app vulnerabilities, and data handling practices
- Identification of legal exposure to cyber threats (e.g., ransomware, phishing, DDoS)
2. Legal Compliance Advisory
- Compliance with IT Act, 2000, DPDP Act, 2023, and CERT-IN Guidelines
- Drafting and reviewing internal cybersecurity and data protection policies
3. Incident Response & Legal Handling
- Legal support during cyber incidents (e.g., data breaches, financial fraud)
- Coordinating with CERT-IN, police, or forensic experts for reporting and recovery
- Drafting breach notification letters and regulatory filings
4. Digital Forensics & Evidence Preservation
- Working with forensic teams to collect admissible digital evidence
- Chain of custody documentation for court presentation
5. Contractual Risk Management
- Drafting cyber-safe contracts (SaaS agreements, NDAs, data processing agreements)
- Limiting liability and enforcing indemnity clauses
6. Cybercrime Litigation Support
- Filing cybercrime complaints (under IT Act & IPC)
- Representing clients in disputes related to hacking, identity theft, cyberstalking, etc.
7. Advisory on Cyber Insurance & Liability
- Guidance on cyber liability insurance policies and claim processes
- Legal interpretation of policy exclusions and coverage
8. Employee Training & Policy Drafting
- Creating internal cybersecurity policies (BYOD, data access, password use)
- Training employees on cyber hygiene and legal duties under company policies
9. Legal Consultation in Cyber Crime Cases
- Analyzing the type of cybercrime (phishing, hacking, data breach, etc.)
- Legal remedies available under IT Act, 2000 and BNSS provisions
- Guidance on filing a police complaint or reporting to Cyber Cell
- Advising on digital evidence collection and admissibility
- Risk analysis and damage control strategies
- Confidentiality and victim protection measures
10. Drafting & Reviewing Agreements
- Cybersecurity clauses in service/vendor/user agreements
- Indemnity and limitation of liability in case of a breach or cyberattack
- Confidentiality, data usage, and non-disclosure terms
- Compliance with DPDP Act, 2023 and IT rules for data handling
- Terms of use for websites/apps with cyber risk disclaimers
- Drafting breach notification and incident response obligations