It used to be every lawyer’s worst nightmare – leaving a court bundle behind on the train to be picked up by a stranger. By taking things “digital”, eBrief Ready has rendered many of the traditional security pitfalls of the legal profession a thing of the past.
However, whilst electronic management significantly reduces the physical risk of losing your files (or exposing them to third parties), it doesn’t automatically eliminate the privacy threat. It just changes the nature of the beast.
Counsel briefs are the very definition of sensitive data. The average court bundle contains swathes of confidential information of substantial value to your client. When you factor in the number of stakeholders collaborating on these documents, the question of security becomes paramount.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is the leading industry standard for information security management. It provides a framework for the way that organisations manage the security of their data assets. In the legal profession, these assets are substantial – from sensitive case records to financial and intellectual property information.
Why is ISO 27001 so important?
ISO 27001 is not a compulsory regulatory requirement. Taking up accreditation means making a deliberate choice to hold your services to a higher standard – it’s certainly no box ticking exercise.
At eBrief Ready, we know that any organisation which handles personal data can be a target for fraud. Simply insuring against security risks isn’t enough – every law firm or Chambers owes a duty of care to its clients to ensure that their systems are secure.
Accreditation allows eBrief Ready to achieve two things:
- Firstly, we bolster our credibility; we are proud to operate a platform which is proactive and compliant with top industry standards.
- Secondly, we reassure our clients that their information is safeguarded.
How do our users benefit?
At a commercial level, this is fantastic news for our users, who can pass on the associated credibility of ISO 27001 to their own clients. In practical terms, all end users of the platform will benefit from eBrief Ready’s compliance with the key security objectives required for certification:
Confidentiality
Files stored on our platform are authorised access only. We host on Australian servers in AU and United Kingdom servers in the UK, with enterprise-grade security and encryption – nobody without permission can even get close.
Availability
Integrity
One of eBrief Ready’s key advantages is that it allows for digital amendments. However, you have complete control over who can access this function – there is no danger of a client going rogue on your files.
Perhaps the biggest advantage, particularly for new users, is that certification is not a one-off. Because ISO 27001 requires regular auditing, our clients can rest assured that our standards will not only remain consistent, but will keep in step with security challenges as they evolve into the future.