Share Everything, But Safely? How To Protect Data In A Due Diligence Process

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions, due diligence is a critical step in evaluating the legal, financial and strategic aspects of a potential deal. But as personal data becomes increasingly valuable, the data protection aspects of due diligence is coming under the spotlight. Companies must navigate a complex landscape to ensure that personal data is safeguarded.

Who's responsible for the personal data shared?

When determining liability for personal data shared during due diligence, the primary consideration is whether the parties are qualified as data controllers, data processors (or joint controllers), as their responsibility will be shared depending on this definition.