Many executives view management and protection of internal data and intellectual property as an information technology or a security issue. Many corporate attorneys are not involved in data security functions at all. This is a recipe for trouble.
To minimize the risks associated with losses of proprietary data, corporate counsel need to take an active role in developing the policies designed to protect the data. An executive sponsor needs to ensure that employees charged with management of the data receive appropriate training and reinforcement regarding protection of the data.
