Cyber, Security & Privacy Breach

A company laptop is missing, customers’ payment records stolen, paper files are lost, online systems hacked… What can you do?

Edwards Insurance can now provide you with Privacy & Security Breach Services that will help you react in the event of a data breach - without the expense of hiring in-house expertise.

What is a Data Breach?

A data breach is a security incident in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is intentionally or unintentionally released to an un-trusted environment.

Lost data may involve personally identifiable information, such as social insurance numbers, credit card or bank details, and personal health information.

Privacy & Security Breach Consulting Service

In the unfortunate event of a breach, Edwards Insurance’s group of experts will help you quickly develop a clear breach response strategy and incident management plan.

Services include:

Breach Counseling

Help determine whether a breach has occurred and assess the severity of the incident.

Crisis Management

Time-saving professional service in handling a breach.

Media Relations Consulting

Public relations assistance to help restore your business’ reputation.

Legal Support

Documentation of steps taken and remediation services provided.

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Enhanced Insurance Coverages for a Complete Privacy & Security Insurance Package

Edwards Insurance offers additional insurance coverages to mitigate the impacts of a breach on your business.

Contact your insurance broker today for more information about purchasing these options enhanced coverages:

Regulatory Research and Compliance Expense

Coverage for lawyers' fees incurred in providing advice and guidance on applicable legislative requirements.

Forensic Investigation Expense

Covers the costs for forensic experts to determine how the intruder got into the device/system and what data has been compromised.

Notification Expense Reimbursement

Covers the costs for a breach expert to assist in drafting a notification message along with all printing, mailing, postage, or address verification costs for sending this notification message.

Notification Recipient Services

Covers the cost in providing fraud remediation services to individuals that have been affected by the breach.

Edwards Insurance took the time to understand our industry and business model. They continue to bring forward strategies to address our concerns regarding exposure to risk. Brian and his team demonstrate the true meaning of customer service and have the qualities I look for in a business relationship, trust, integrity and a timely response to insurance queries.

Karen Dmyterko Controller

JEBCO Industries Inc.