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A Guide to 5 Key Data Compliance Regulations for Legal Teams

MatterSuite

Why is Data Compliance Important? Failure to adhere to the security framework regarding data protection can lead to high fines and even court cases. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Europe introduced a data protection law, which is the GDPR, in 2018 for businesses handling personal and private personal information.

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2024 Law Firm Data Security Guide: How to Keep Your Law Firm Secure

Clio

HIPAA : The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires healthcare providers and “ business associates ” to protect protected health information (PHI) from inadvertent disclosure. Check out our blog post on understanding HIPAA compliance for more information.