Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Social engineering incidents trigger various obligations:

Regulatory Requirements:

  • Breach notification timelines
  • Specific disclosure requirements
  • Preservation obligations
  • Reporting formats
  • International considerations
  • Industry-specific rules

Legal Response Actions:

  • Evidence preservation for litigation
  • Law enforcement cooperation
  • Civil recovery options
  • Employment law considerations
  • Insurance claim requirements
  • Third-party notifications