Why Your Law Firm Needs To Comply With ABA Opinion 483
Cybersecurity is not just a buzzword. It’s a real, growing threat to law firms and their clients. Last year, there were over half a billion data breach incidents reported globally, and that number is only expected to rise. What is ABA Opinion 483? The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued an opinion that outlines how lawyers should secure their electronic data and information systems, as well as how they should protect client information. This opinion is called ABA Opinion 483 , and it’s mandatory for all attorneys in the US who practice law or provide legal services to clients in any capacity. The ABA’s Opinion 483 has been issued to all law firms, which requires that they must have an incident response plan in place. The reason for this is that law firms now have access to sensitive client information such as financial records, medical records, personal information, etc., which are highly sought after by hackers and other malicious actors who want to gain a...