We’ve previously written on the need for law firms to scrutinize the data security protections in place at all third-party vendors who have access to client confidential information. Clearly, that’s still good advice....more
5/21/2024
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Best Practices ,
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Law Practice Management ,
Legal Ethics ,
Personal Data ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Rules of Professional Conduct ,
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The task of conducting due diligence in the selection of technology vendors is a critical component of the lawyer’s ethical obligation to maintain reasonable security over client confidential information. However, for several...more
Law firms are prime targets for hackers. Why? Because their computer networks contain highly concentrated, high-value information about many parties that is often not well-protected. One often-overlooked vulnerability is the...more