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ABA Data Breach Response Flowchart

This infographic outlines the duties imposed on attorneys following a data breach or cyberattack.


Published: 30 Oct. 2018

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This flowchart describes the duties imposed on attorneys by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct following a data breach or cyberattack in which client information was compromised. It provides a stepwise process for attorneys to follow after the attack. The chart is based on the guidance published by the American Bar Association in Formal Opinion 483. Attorneys’ duties of competence, confidence, and to keep the client reasonably informed impose distinct, but overlapping, obligations following a breach.
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INFOGRAPHIC

ABA Data Breach Response Flowchart

This infographic outlines the duties imposed on attorneys following a data breach or cyberattack.

Published: 30 Oct. 2018

View PDF


This flowchart describes the duties imposed on attorneys by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct following a data breach or cyberattack in which client information was compromised. It provides a stepwise process for attorneys to follow after the attack. The chart is based on the guidance published by the American Bar Association in Formal Opinion 483. Attorneys’ duties of competence, confidence, and to keep the client reasonably informed impose distinct, but overlapping, obligations following a breach.
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This content is eligible for Continuing Professional Education credits. Please self-submit according to CPE policy guidelines.

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Data securityIncident managementLaw and regulationRisk managementFinance and bankingHealth careLegalCybersecurity lawPrivacy

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