Private Eyes: What Law Firms Need To Do To Keep Their Data Secure

// Law firms are clear targets for hackers, in part because they maintain confidential data and financial information about their clients — oh, and they’re also viewed as not the most tech-savvy business owners ever.  So, there’s that.

How can a law firm best protect itself in this environment?  Well, there is, perhaps, more statutory and ethical guidance, than you might expect. 

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That’s why we brought Dan Erskine, lawyer and business owner, into the Non-Eventcast virtual studio, to talk it all over. 

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Dan starts by talking about the current regulatory framework in the United States (4:42).  He also covers how law firms must have an understanding of the technology they use, including the data security components of those tools (7:01). 

Then, Dan addresses how law firms should go about vetting technology providers, with respect to their data security programs (19:04), which includes reviewing appropriate contracts, like service level agreements (21:36). 

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Next, Dan covers how law firms can further protect themselves by employing internal data security measures (26:15), before discussing whether cyberinsurance is worth it (28:34).

If you’re worried about the security of the confidential information you store at your law firm, there are some simple steps you can take to better secure your data. 

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