The state of New York is taking proactive measures to protect sensitive client information by requiring attorneys to complete one CLE credit hour of cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection training as part of their biennial learning requirement. As technology continues to advance, the risk of data breaches increases, making it imperative that attorneys have a duty of technical competence in protecting client information.
25% of firms have experienced a data breach at some point, and external cyberattacks are not the only way that confidential information can be inadvertently disclosed. Attorneys and their firms can cause an astounding amount of damage with the convenience of electronic data and communication. The new CLE requirement aims to prevent blunders such as privileged information being sent to the wrong parties or exposed through an active link.
We encourage all attorneys, not just those in New York, to take advantage of the increasing availability of courses in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection to educate themselves and better protect sensitive client information. We also offer our professional and expert services to assist attorneys and law firms in safeguarding their data and communication.
Cyber Sleuth Security also provides compliance consulting services to ensure that law firms are in compliance with state and federal regulations such as the new CLE requirement in New York.
We encourage all attorneys, not just those in New York, to take advantage of the increasing availability of courses in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection to educate themselves and better protect sensitive client information. With Cyber Sleuth Security, legal firms can rest assured that their data is protected.
