Experian Data Breach Resolution (Experian) has identified its “top data breach trends of 2020,” and the cannabis industry should take note. In its “Data Breach Industry Forecast 2020,” Experian predicts that “we will see many burgeoning industries, such as cannabis retailers, cryptocurrency entities, and even some environmental organizations targeted for cyberattacks as a result of online activism or ‘hacktivism.’”

In recognition of this risk, cannabis retailers as well as other cannabis-related businesses should – in addition to taking other prudent risk-mitigation steps – ensure that they have procured insurance to protect against potential cyber-related losses and claims. While the cyber-insurance market available to cannabis-related businesses is still rather limited, such businesses generally still can – and should – obtain at least some cyber coverage today.
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