Back to Navigation

Security and data protection

These resources discuss the relationship between privacy and technology, including identifying and assessing privacy risks in today’s digital world and providing guidance on managing and mitigating such risks. They also outline the legislative and regulatory requirements for safeguarding confidential client information and provide practical strategies for protecting such information from misuse or disclosure. Resources are grouped by topic and type.

Topic


Security

Privacy and confidentiality

Start by reviewing the Law Society of Ontario’s guidance on this topic:

Mobile device security

Start by reviewing the Law Society of Ontario’s guidance on this topic:
Crossing the border with electronic devices: Protecting your client’s confidential information (Article)

Internet and wireless security

Security planning

Data protection

Passwords

Authentication and encryption

Backups and updates

File and document management

Disclaimer
Terms or Concepts Explained