A Tangled Web - Thoughts for a Law Firm Using the Web

In his article “'A Tangled Web - Thoughts for a Law Firm Using the Web,” Mr. Pollock discusses the benefits and security concerns for law firms beginning to utilize the Internet. He highlights external threats like online tracking from sources such as cookies, ISPs, and government agencies, as well as internal risks stemming from sloppy employee habits or purposeful saboteurs. His article emphasizes that, while the web is an extremely valuable tool in law work and emails are generally safe for communication, firms must remember to prioritize security measures, employee training, and constant vigilance to protect privileged/sensitive data from intruders.

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New Jersey Lawyer, the Magazine

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