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The Ethical Implications Of Cloud Computing For Lawyers, 31 J. Marshall J. Info. Tech. & Privacy L. 71 (2014), Stuart Pardau, Blake Edwards
The Ethical Implications Of Cloud Computing For Lawyers, 31 J. Marshall J. Info. Tech. & Privacy L. 71 (2014), Stuart Pardau, Blake Edwards
UIC John Marshall Journal of Information Technology & Privacy Law
This paper aims to isolate the pertinent ethical issues of cloud computing and chart a sensible path forward for lawyers. Part II briefly introduces the concept of cloud computing. Part III discusses the lawyer‟s duties of confidentiality, of competence, to protect client property, and to oversee non-lawyers who are providing assistance. Part III also examines the application of these duties by the various state bar associations to the problem of cloud computing. Part IV looks at sample terms of use of some of the more popular vendors. Part V suggests that securing informed consent, employing specialty cloud providers, and purchasing …