Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

CWM’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice provides a full suite of services to manage the complete life cycle of business data.  Data breaches and incidents disrupt operations, threaten critical business information, cripple key systems, compromise customer and employee personal data, exposing unprepared businesses to substantial liability and reputational damage.

CWM can help you establish the right legal policies and training programs to manage your cybersecurity risks, comply with fair information privacy practices and mitigate liability. We serve businesses of all sizes, state and municipal entities, government contractors and emerging technology companies.

CWM can also help you manage a data incident by confidentially coordinating with key stake holders to retain necessary cybersecurity forensics and insurance professionals, and by preparing notifications mandated by state and federal law. We also provide cybersecurity and data privacy c-suite consulting, employee training, privacy design consulting and privacy policy review.

Our Services:

  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Plans and Policies
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Training and Program Development
  • Data Incident Response Preparation
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
  • Technology and IT Contract Review
  • Technology Related Litigation
  • Data Breach and Privacy Litigation
Articles

Lying Eyes:  Deepfakes, Rules of Evidence, and Disinformation (November 1, 2023)

 

New SEC enforcement action against Solar Winds and its CISO (November 1, 2023)

Securities and Exchange Commission Final Rule on Cybersecurity (October 17, 2023)

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (October 12, 2023)

Troy McCollum and Butch Bracknell, Cybersecurity and the Workforce:  Strengthening Weak Links (October 6, 2023)

Darius K. Davenport and James L. Chapman, “Mitigating the Cost of Data Breach”, Data and Security Dispatch, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Volume 4 Issue 2 (October 04, 2018)

Future of Law Practice 2019 Report of The Virginia State Bar’s Special Committee on the Future of Law Practice, Darius K. Davenport, contributing author, Chapter 2.8. 

Darius K. Davenport and W. Ryan Snow, “Hackers and Why They Hack – and Why You Need to Know”, For the Defense, Defense Research Institute (October 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, “Make sure your cybersecurity team includes a breach lawyer”, Expert Column, Inside Business Journal, (August 3, 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, “Cyber Incident Reporting and the Department of Defense”, Data and Security Dispatch, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Volume 3 Issue 2 (November 21, 2017)

 

 

Seminars and Presentations

Darius K. Davenport, Presenter, “Cyber Crime”, Virginia Cyber Alliance Professional Workshop Series, Old Dominion University (June 21, 2019)

Darius K. Davenport, Co-presenter, Gone Phishing: Cybersecurity for Local Governments, Local Government Attorney Association 2019 Spring Conference (April 4, 2019)

Darius K. Davenport, Co-presenter, Cyber-Ethics: How Not to Let Your Computer Get You Disbarred, Twenty-First Annual Bench/Bar Conference, Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (April 1, 2019)

Darius K. Davenport, Presenter, “Cybersecurity for Public Housing Agencies,” Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials 2018 Legal and Policy Seminar (November 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, Panelist, “Public Housing Executive Legal Case Study Panel Discussion,” HADA Seminar, Colorado Springs Marriott (September 26, 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, Presenter, “Cybersecurity Liability in the Public Sector,” HADA Seminar, Colorado Springs Marriott (September 25, 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, Panelist, “Cyberattacks: No Business is Immune”, Cox Business Executive Discussion Series (September 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, Co-presenter, “Anatomy of a Cyber Breach and Response for Maritime Lawyers and Their Clients”, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute’s (SEALI) Annual Seminar (June 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, Presenter, “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Today’s Legal Practice”, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2018 Annual Convention (March 2018)

Darius K. Davenport, Co-presenter, “Cybersecurity and Business Resiliency”, CWM/mode5 Presentation (2017)

Darius K. Davenport, Presenter, “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Law Firms”, Old Dominion Bar Association Annual Meeting (2017)

 

 

News and Updates
Corporate Transparency Act
Posted on February 12, 2024
The new federal Corporate Transparency Act became effective January 1, 2024.  The act requires certain companies in the United States to disclose information regarding its beneficial owners to the US…...
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CoVaBIZ Magazine "Behind the Scenes" Interview with Darius Davenport
Posted on January 8, 2024
COVABIZ Magazine is a leading business periodical in coastal Virginia, and the February edition features an “Up Front Q&A” session with Crenshaw Ware and Martin PLC’s Managing Partner Darius Davenport. …...
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Rob Bracknell to speak with student members of the University of Virginia’s Jefferson Society
Posted on April 3, 2023
https://jeffsoc.wordpress.com/speaker-series/ …...
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26th Annual Mayflower Marathon
Posted on November 30, 2022
The 26th Annual Mayflower Marathon took place November 18– 20, 2022.  The CWM family was excited to continue their tradition of volunteering for this annual event in support of our…...
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First Baptist Church of Franklin's 155th Anniversary Parade
Posted on November 24, 2021
On November 21, 2021, Darius Davenport, Western Tidewater Advisory Chair for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Dr. Ruth Jones-Nichols, Chief Movement Officer at Feeding America, and Cliff Hedgspeth, Western…...
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25th Annual Mayflower Marathon
Posted on November 24, 2021
The 25th Annual Mayflower Marathon took place November 19– 21, 2021.  The CWM family was excited to continue their tradition of volunteering for this annual event in support of our…...
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Eight Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® in America List
Posted on August 19, 2021
Norfolk, VA, — Crenshaw, Ware & Martin P.L.C. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has recognized four of the Firm’s attorneys as “Best Lawyers in America”, two as “Lawyer of…...
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Developing an Ecosystem of Unmanned and Aerial Systems
Posted on August 3, 2021
            Virginia needs innovators and entrepreneurs to develop unmanned system capabilities (UxSs) to meet Virginia’s complex public safety needs.  That was the message delivered on July 28, 2021, when the…...
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Op-ed: Clear Evidence for Regional High Speed Connectivity by Darius K. Davenport, Esq.
Posted on May 17, 2021
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice group chair, Darius Davenport recently wrote an op-ed for Boulevard Magazine where he highlights the need for regional high speed connectivity. Read more here.…...
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Darius Davenport Discusses Avoiding Mistakes in Small Business | Monday, March 29th
Posted on March 25, 2021
CWM partner Darius Davenport joins the Black BRAND, Hampton Roads Black Chamber's Coffee Connect to discuss avoiding business mistakes for small businesses. Register here to tune in on Monday, March…...
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Darius Davenport Elected to Serve as 2021 Norfolk Division Board Chair, Hampton Roads Chamber
Posted on January 4, 2021
Norfolk, VA – Crenshaw, Ware & Martin is proud to announce that partner Darius Davenport was elected as the 2021 Norfolk Division Board Chair for the Hampton Roads Chamber. The…...
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Darius Davenport Appointed to Serve on the Norfolk Innovation Corridor Board of Directors
Posted on December 29, 2020
Norfolk, VA – Crenshaw, Ware & Martin is proud to announce that partner Darius Davenport was appointed to the Norfolk Innovation Corridor board of directors. The 33-member board of directors…...
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24th Annual Mayflower Marathon
Posted on December 3, 2020
The 24th Annual Mayflower Marathon took place November 20th-22nd.  The CWM family was excited to continue their tradition of volunteering for this annual event in support of our local community!  Darius Davenport, Shirley…...
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Video Conferencing Best Practices
Posted on April 24, 2020
Video Conferencing Best PracticesDownload With many employees transitioning from the office to teleworking from home, video conferencing has surged in popularity and demand. Wherever your work takes you, consider these best…...
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Teleworking Data Security Tips
Posted on March 16, 2020
Teleworking Data Security TipsDownload Teleworking data-security is essential to protecting company data when employees are working at remote locations.  Consider these simple tips to encourage your company and employees to maintain…...
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Lawline Honors its Top Virginia Faculty
Posted on October 22, 2019
Darius Davenport was included in the list of Lawline's Top Virginia Faculty. His program "Cybersecurity for Virginia Lawyers" was one of Lawline's most-viewed and top-rated Virginia programs. …...
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Vigilance against cybercrime especially important in Hampton Roads | Cybersecurity column
Posted on July 8, 2019
Cybercrime isn't just a national security issue — it can affect business resiliency in Hampton Roads, a cyber expert told attendees of the Virginia Cyber Alliance's most recent workshop. More than…...
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Data Breach Lawyers: A View from the Trenches
Posted on May 30, 2019
Darius Davenport discusses how he helps his clients deal with cybersecurity concerns and privacy matters. https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/digital-detectives/2019/05/data-breach-lawyers-a-view-from-the-trenches/  …...
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Hackers and Why They Hack – and Why You Need to Know
Posted on October 16, 2018
The terms "cybersecurity" and "hacking" have become ubiquitous.  Every few weeks, we hear of another major business that became the latest victim of a hacker.   Published in For the Defense, Defense Research…...
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Preparation is key to surviving inevitable cyberattack | Cybersecurity column
Posted on October 3, 2018
As Hurricane Florence loomed in the Atlantic on Sept. 11, Darius Davenport joined a group of professionals gathered at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott to discuss a threat of a different…...
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Make sure your cybersecurity team includes a breach lawyer
Posted on August 6, 2018
Imagine coming to work and being greeted by a sign on the door instructing you not to turn on your computer because your company’s network has been breached. Published in Inside…...
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Davenport Scheduled to Speak at 2018 VTLA Annual Convention
Posted on February 6, 2018
VIRGINIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION - 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION Darius Davenport is one of the scheduled speakers at this year's Annual Convention which is being held in Williamsburg, Virginia from March 22…...
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Equifax Data Breach
Posted on September 12, 2017
Equifax, one of the largest credit score providers in America, announced on September 7, 2017 that it was the victim of a large-scale hack that exposed the personal information, including…...
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Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million
Posted on June 8, 2017
NBC News | BUSINESS MAY 24 2017, 10:49 AM ET Target agreed to pay $18.5 million to settle claims by 47 states and resolve a multi-state investigation into a massive data breach…...
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Chipotle Says Hackers Hit Most Restaurants in Data Breach
Posted on June 8, 2017
NBC News | BUSINESS MAY 27 2017, 1:29 AM ET Hackers used malware to steal customer payment data from most of Chipotle’s roughly 2,250 restaurants. The company is expected to face substantial…...
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Cyber Security and Business Resiliency
Posted on May 18, 2017
The WannaCry Ransomware Attack is the biggest coordinated cyberattack of its kind, impacting countless organizations and infecting hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 100 countries.  Once a computer…...
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