Are You Insured for Computer Breaches?

As business growth continues to be driven by computer technology, exposure to breaches of confidential information due to programming errors, network interruption, and client data loss becomes ever more problematic. To meet these challenges, insurance companies offer professional liability insurance called Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance (“Tech E&O”). It can cover litigation costs arising out of their tech products and service when technology providers face lawsuits for negligence or intellectual property infringement. Technology E&O insurance protects against claims of financial loss to a third party caused by errors and failure to perform/poor performance, in addition to covering legal expenses or resulting judgments. This insurance is particularly critical for small technology companies who need financial backing to help them grow.

NOTE: Technology errors and omissions insurance typically provides coverage for liability related to the actions of (sub)contractors working on behalf of the insured company.