Focusing his practice on digital risk and cybersecurity issues, Michael Fitzgerald manages data privacy and security incidents on a daily basis. Working with clients across various industries, he offers a practical perspective to ensure that each incident response is tailored to meet the needs of his clients.
Michael assists clients through all stages of data security events from the initial breach response and investigation to notification and regulatory inquiries, treating each incident as a unique situation that requires individualized solutions. When a data breach occurs, he directs forensic investigations and guides clients through post-event analysis and response. He also works with clients to satisfy any notification duties created by a data event and respond to any subsequent regulatory inquiries.
Additionally, Michael advises clients on the interpretation of applicable state, federal and international data privacy laws. He works closely with clients to proactively assess institutional cyber risks and develop privacy and information security policies.