
This is a world you’ll never understand. And you always fear what you don’t understand. — Carmine Falcone, in Batman Begins
A: Yes, essentially. And fine under the ethics rules. Most of what you may have heard to the contrary comes from people who don’t understand the cloud — so they fear it.
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Want to know what your state thinks about cloud computing? Thanks to Nicole Black’s post in the LAB, here is the ABA’s handy reference chart so you can see what your state’s ethics board thinks about cloud computing.
Currently, by the way, lawyers in all 50 states may use the cloud. Ethics boards in 13 states seem to have specifically considered the issue, and all say it’s fine to use the cloud as long as you use “reasonable care” in selecting services — as with pretty much everything else on the business end of law practice.
I don’t really know why lawyers are so freaked out about the cloud. Everyone seems to assume there must be some big ethics issues with using cloud software, even if the security of any reputable cloud-based software is light-years ahead of the security most solo and small firms are capable of.
The following is an excerpt from Cloud Computing for Lawyers, Chapter 5: Privacy Laws and Security Considerations.
Cloud-Computing Service Questionnaire
Although absolute security is impossible, and no law firm can be expected to achieve it, lawyers must take reasonable steps to ensure that their client’s data is securely stored and remains confidential. The best way to accomplish that is to learn as much as possible about the way your data will be handled by the cloud-computing provider because the security of your firm’s data is of paramount concern. Ask the right questions, ensure that you are satisfied with your vendor’s responses, and negotiate an agreement that protects both your interests and your client’s data.
Provided below is a list of the questions to ask any cloud-computing provider (this list is not exhaustive):
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Despite the constant urge to use the latest and greatest technology, many lawyers overlook technology basics such as security and creating backups.
Here are some easy steps to help protect your computers and the information on them.
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