Understanding and Managing the Risks of Cloud Technology for Your Legal Department

More organizations are beginning to move their data to the cloud in an attempt to take advantage of the benefits provided by the technology. However, there are a number of challenges associated with its use. Specifically, there are unique risks associated with the technology that are especially important within the legal sector, and these are often overlooked by non-lawyers.

Lack of controlOne of the main benefits of cloud computing is its centralized data storage, allowing for access from anywhere in the world. However, the centralized servers require upkeep and maintenance, which is usually undertaken by the third-party managing them. ...