No! It is a common misconception among the general public that
someone always has to pay when there is a data breach. It is
understandable that individuals affected by a data breach will be
upset, distraught, and even angry. In light of recent large-scale
data breaches, it is safe to say we have all been there, with our
personal information that we entrusted to particular companies or
employers now out there in the hands of cyber thieves.
Data breaches may result in serious harm to the affected
individuals, such as identity theft and disruption of their lives
and businesses. Of course they will want someone to pay, and they
will probably find a plaintiffs’ attorney who will file a
lawsuit regardless of whether your company has any liability,
hoping that a jury would reward the “victim” simply
because they suffered damages.
