Protecting Businesses in Pittsburgh from Data and Technology Risks

In today’s digital world, businesses in Pittsburgh face increasing challenges related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology contracts. Whether you’re handling patient data, processing customer payments, or developing innovative software, legal compliance is critical to minimizing risk and building trust.

 Privacy Compliance for Pittsburgh-Based Businesses

Our attorneys advise companies across industries on how to collect, store, use, and share sensitive data while remaining compliant with complex regulations. We provide guidance on:

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) for healthcare and medical records
  
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  
• The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for financial institutions
  
• Marketing compliance under  Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing (CAN-SPAM), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advertising rules
  
• Responding to data breaches and state-level notification laws

 Data Security Guidance and Legal Contracts

We work with Pittsburgh businesses on commercial contracts that involve data storage, access, and protection. Our services include:

• Vendor and data processing agreements
  
• HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
  
• Website privacy policies and terms of use
  
• Data licensing and transfer agreements
  
• E-commerce and merchant account contracts
  
• Internal policy development for employee compliance

Technology Agreements and Legal Risk Management

Whether you’re a Pittsburgh-based startup or an established corporation, technology underpins your operations. We help clients with:

• Software and SaaS (Software as a Service) licensing agreements
  
• IT outsourcing and cloud hosting contracts
  
• Procurement and vendor negotiations
  
• Technology transfer agreements
  
• Emerging technology considerations

Pittsburgh-Focused Incident Response and Breach Notification

Our attorneys help clients respond quickly and lawfully to data breaches, providing notification guidance and documentation that meets Pennsylvania state law and federal standards. We also help evaluate the impact of cybersecurity incidents and prepare a proactive response plan.

Working with Your Team to Strengthen Legal and Tech Operations

We collaborate with in-house counsel, leadership teams, and IT professionals in Pittsburgh companies to build long-term data governance strategies that reduce risk and increase resilience. Our goal is to ensure that technology becomes an asset, not a liability, for your business.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Pittsburgh Defense Attorneys

Whether you’re reviewing your company’s privacy policies or facing a data incident, our attorneys are here to guide your business through the legal and technological landscape. Contact us today to get started.