PROTECTING A FIRM

Under the Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys and legal support staff have obligations to protect client data. The information in this section helps you meet those ethical requirements.

Cybersecurity and disaster-preparedness don’t just mean document-related concerns. They also entail things such as secure backups of all client and business information, contact information for key individuals and telephone trees for notifying employees, and even access to blank checks somewhere other than the office. Disaster preparedness is important for everyone.