Security & Compliance
Lupl Achieves ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 Security Certifications
For legal services providers, data security is not just a preference-it’s a requirement. We are excited to share that, in addition to its second-generation platform release, Lupl has secured two international security certifications – ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 – which together represent the international gold standard in information security. A Dual Endeavor…
Read MoreSecurity Spotlight: The Importance of SOC 2 Certification in Legal Tech Vendors
In an increasingly digital world, data security is more critical than ever. Especially when it comes to legal services, where the data in question often includes highly sensitive personal and professional information. Legal technology, often known as legal tech, is being increasingly adopted to streamline legal operations, enhance efficiency and deliver superior client services. However,…
Read More5 Lessons From Law Firm Data Breaches
Law firms hold a treasure trove of sensitive information. Contact information. Personal data. Information that might be damaging to clients’ reputations. And yet, compared to other industries, many law firms don’t protect this information as securely. This lack of proper security has been demonstrated in the number of recent high-profile law firm data breaches (as…
Read MoreWhy Data Security is Important for Legal Tech (ABA Rule 1.6 and Beyond)
Digital security matters. A recent report cited by The Washington Post noted that global data security breaches cost companies and organizations more than $1 trillion per year in direct economic losses. The intangible loss to reputation can be even more severe. When new tech is rolled out by a business or an organization, it is…
Read MoreWhy Lupl Chose to Pursue SOC 2 Compliance in its First Year
We are excited to announce that Lupl recently completed its SOC 2 Type I audit – just a few months after its commercial launch. SOC 2 is an international gold standard for security and requires a significant cost and time commitment to obtain, so it’s no surprise that few early-stage startups prioritize in such a…
Read MorePros & Cons of Using Smartphones for Legal Work
Smartphones, for many legal professionals, are a blessing just as much as they are a nightmare for other legal professionals. Regardless of which side of the spectrum you land on, two things are pretty much certain: (1) smartphones are here to stay; and (2) no matter how much you may resist it, you will likely…
Read MoreHow Law Firms Can Avoid Ethic Violations When Using Legal Tech
We’ve said it before: Legal Tech disruption is “an inevitability.” Law firm and legal department adoption of legal technology, however, still remains slow. The resistance in part is due to ethics and the fear of violating the rules or codes of professional conduct. This fear is real––ethics has not yet quite caught up to the…
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