09-05-2018 / Insurance, Cyber Security

Ince Gordon Dadds Partner Simon Cooper has contributed the chapter lsquoMarine Cyber Risk amp Insurancersquo to the recent release lsquoMarine Liabilities in a Global and Regional Contextrsquo

14-02-2018 / Maritime, Cyber Security

Digitalisation of shipping and the associated cyber risk vulnerabilities are hotly debated and discussed topics in the shipping industry, both at state and corporate levels Whilst the focus appears to be largely on shipowners and the use of autonomous ships, there are also a number of pressing areas of concern that ought to be considered and addressed in the context of ship management

15-11-2017 / Maritime, Cyber Security

Shipping companies collect a great deal of personal data, including passenger information, crew and employee details, customer lists and details of business contacts The complex global nature of the industry and high level of personal data processed and exchanged, often across national borders, can leave information vulnerable to security breaches, intentional or otherwise Implementing effective data protection controls into daily operating procedures is a huge challenge However, when the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the UK's Data Protection Act 2018 come into force on 25 May 2018, businesses ignore themnbspat their peril, as non-compliance can result in large fines and reputational damage There are also commercial benefits to effective compliance companies that protect the privacy of their passengers, employees and business associates and conduct properly targeted marketing campaigns will be more likely to attract and retain business and staff We set out below some of the issues you need to consider and how you can action them and demonstrate compliance in view of the accountability principle

24-10-2017 / Maritime, Cyber Security

Whilst transportation and infrastructure companies are no strangers to regulatory compliance, in recent years, the scope and pace of regulations have increased significantly As a result, all companies should be looking to continually update and broaden their internal compliance policies

22-09-2017 / Cyber Security

Partner, Rory Macfarlane, John Boles, Director of Global Legal Technology Solutions at Navigant and Richard Clayton, Lloyd's List's Chief Correspondent recently delivered a podcast on Cybersecurity, hosted by Informa and sponsored by Ince Co

20-06-2017 / Maritime, Cyber Security

Ince Co's Hong Kong-based partner Rory Macfarlane, who also co-heads the firm's regulatory and compliance practice in Asia, discussed the potential impact of cyber-attacks on shipping companies in an article published by Splash 247