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Data Risks and Challenges in M&A Transactions

By 2020-12-02T17:28:00

PrivSec Global 2020

For the last 10 years, global M&A activity has been booming. Over the same period there has been an exponential increase in the volume of data used by businesses with the advent of new technologies and services.

PrivSec Global 2020: On-Demand Session

For the last 10 years, global M&A activity has been booming. Over the same period there has been an exponential increase in the volume of data used by businesses with the advent of new technologies and services.

A parallel development has been the increase of new data protection regulations across the globe introducing responsibilities and elevated risks for businesses involved in M&A activity.

This panel will discuss the underlying risks and considerations associated with data in M&A transactions, how emerging technologies can help, and the skills needed to brave the new M&A data landscape, including:

  • Data Complexity - What is the current situation with corporate data and challenges with complying with global privacy regulations
  • Interplay of privacy and competition in a digital economy
  • M&A in Practice – Privacy and Data Risks throughout deal lifecycle
  • Innovative approaches to tackle M&A data risks