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SXSW Privacy Discussion: The Rising Risks Lawyers Can’t Ignore

Above The Law

Implementing Secure Communication Protocols: Law firms and legal departments should prioritize end-to-end encryption tools that minimize data collection and do not store metadata. Challenging Data Retention Policies: Many tech companies store years worth of messages, call logs, and search history.

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How Data Analytics Can Change the Way Law Firms Do Business

LLRX

Unlike many firms, Ballard's data and analytics function sits inside their Client Value and Innovation department, where they have some latitude with a research and development budget and the directive to “fail fast” if they determine a proof-of-concept did not meet our needs.

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The ICH E6(R3) Guideline: A Major Update to Good Clinical Practice

FDA Law Blog

Until then, sponsors and investigators should carefully review their trial protocols, monitoring strategies, and data management systems to align with this new landscape and take advantage of the new approaches. How regulators will interpret and enforce its provisions may not become clear for some time.

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Law Firm Cyber Risk: The 5 Ways Cybercriminals Most Likely Will Attack Your Computers — And 7 Things You Can Do

Attorney at Work

The goal of this training is not merely to educate your team concerning potential security threats but also to encourage a change in behavior (thereby reducing the risk that human error will pave the way for a successful cyberattack). The importance of providing cybersecurity awareness training cannot be overstated.

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Merging or Acquiring Another Firm? Your Technology Transition Plan Is Key

LawTechnologyToday

Legal and compliance regulations may require that certain financial and case data must be retained for a particular length of time. Consider both active and historical data when creating your migration plan. Work with records management and administration experts to identify proper data retention requirements.

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Data Privacy Day Reflections – Compliance, Governance, Ethics (and AI)

Foley Hoag LLP

Far from being an academic concept, “data ethics” presents a model for data management with real practical implications for organizations. (I I should note that I am focused here on personal data.) An ethics model of data management considers these questions carefully, going beyond questions of legal permissibility.

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Data-driven legal leadership – how to elevate your in-house legal function

LawVu

David Four ways to help establish a data-driven culture and future-proof your legal department: Lead by example: Legal leaders must integrate data into their own strategy, decision-making processes and responsibilities. Building and demonstrating a data-driven approach will inspire teams to follow suit.

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