In the wake of the San Bernardino terrorist attack and the efforts to unlock the alleged shooter’s iPhone, increasing attention is being paid to various security aspects of phones and tablets. The controversy raises important questions for all practicing lawyers: What are our ethical obligations, and are we doing enough to protect our client(s)’ confidences? As detailed below, the duties we owe clients are well-established, and fortunately, there are simple ways to meet and exceed those obligations.
A Lawyer’s Duty to Competently Safeguard Client Information
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