Data security laws are rapidly changing the way organizations manage information worldwide. Breach investigations are becoming increasingly complex and pose greater risk including potential international effect. Recent breaches in the UK have literally changed the political landscape there. In Europe, huge fines have been imposed in recent cases. This program examined current data security breach events and provided: an overview of the applicable laws and the current environment, information on potential global enforcement, advice to manage various and competing risks, and reflections on lessons learned.