Navigate the increasing challenges faced by law firms in safeguarding client information and complying with privacy regulations
This course provides legal professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect sensitive client data, maintain confidentiality, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in today's digital landscape. This course addresses the increasing challenges faced by law firms in safeguarding client information and complying with privacy regulations.
The course begins by highlighting the critical issues faced by law firms, including the exponential rise in data breaches and cyberattacks targeting the legal industry. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the duty of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege in the digital era. Participants will learn about the ethical responsibilities associated with informed consent, competence in technology, conflict of interest, compliance with privacy laws, and the duty to communicate risks to clients.
By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity and data privacy challenges faced by law firms and will be equipped with practical strategies and measures to protect client information, maintain confidentiality, and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.
1 activity • 3 videos • duration: 1h 10m
Founder | The DJB Law Group & The B-Squared Global Group
Darrell J. Bennett is an internationally known legal expert, criminal justice advocate, and alumnus of both Morehouse College, where he was Valedictorian, and Harvard Law School, where he was Class Marshal. When he practiced law in Maryland, his area of expertise was contract law. Darrell is the founder of The DJB Law Group and The B-Squared Global Group, headquartered in New York City, as well as the creator of the mentorship mobile app, Journy. Darrell has spoken in over a dozen nations on three continents and has published four books. He reaches audiences around the world weekly through his social media channels and podcasts. For more on his work, visit www.DarrellBennett.com
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Interesting concept but not much use for sole practice
This was an excellent primer, and was current and up to date. It would have been even better if the presenter did not read his notes as much as he did.
