In the article Avoiding Punitive Damages After a Data Breach published by Texas Bar Journal, Spencer Fane attorney Shawn Tuma’s piece on cybersecurity was included as an additional resource. Shawn also had a separate article published by Texas Bar Journal relevant to data privacy.
In his articles, Shawn discusses the promotion of stronger cybersecurity practices and the evolving legal risks surrounding data privacy, including Texas’ SB 2610 safe harbor framework and recent developments involving artificial intelligence, unauthorized system access, and data misuse. He highlights the benefits of aligning with recognized security standards while outlining the broader impact on risk management, litigation exposure, and data breach liability.
“Data breaches are costly – not just in terms of remediation and reputational harm, but also in litigation risk. SB 2610 offers businesses a way to mitigate that risk by aligning with industry standards. For organizations that handle sensitive personal information, this is an opportunity to strengthen defenses and gain legal protection,” Shawn wrote.
Shawn co-leads the firm’s Cyber | Data | Artificial Intelligence | Emerging Technology Practice Group while serving as Office Managing Partner for the firm’s Plano, Texas, location. He helps businesses protect their information and protect themselves from their information. He represents a wide range of clients, from small companies to Fortune 100 companies, across the U.S. and globally in dealing with artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data privacy, data breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, computer fraud-related legal issues, and cyber and AI-related litigation.