Category: privacy

Software Police and Software Thieves - Aug. 1, 2009 - privacy, security
The clash between software companies wanting to protect their intellectual property (IP) revenue streams and software users continues in full force and has begun to pull in a wider cast of characters. The "software police," the most well-known of which is the Business Software Alliance (BSA), have moved from large enterprise targets to schools and small businesses. This article reviews the requirements of software licenses, consequences of violating them, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your firm.

Staying Safe with Online Backup and Remote Access Services - Jan. 3, 2009 - backup, collaboration, privacy, security, utilities
As a lawyer, you have an ethical duty to ensure that your clients’ electronic information. What steps are reasonable to protect data and documents in your firm?

Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy - May. 1, 2007 - privacy, security
A model form for employees to sign regarding the use of computers and the Internet at your firm.

How to Protect Client Confidences - Aug. 19, 2004 - privacy, security
"How to Protect Client Confidences in a Shared Office Suite" covers practices, procedures and technologies that safeguard attorney-client privileged material and the privacy of client information.

Privacy Tools - Nov. 1, 2003 - privacy, security
Learn about software for secure email, encrypting files, and securely erasing hard drives.