The New York SHIELD Act: What it Means for Your Law Firm

In March 2020, the New York SHIELD Act came into effect. This particular piece of legislation has significant ramifications for any law firm that operates in New York state or handles personal information of New York residents.

In this webinar, we will look at the following:

1. The security and privacy implications of the NY SHIELD Act

2. The impact of the NY SHIELD Act on law firms and the obligations of lawyers

3. Best practices to ensure compliance

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the security and privacy implications of the NY SHIELD Act

2. Understand how the NY Shield Act aligns with your ethical obligations

3. Discuss the impact of the NY SHIELD Act on law firms

4. Outline recommendations and best practices to comply with the legislation