Abstract

With the advancement of technology and connectivity, communication with clients and colleagues via electronic mail has become a business standard. In legal institutions, e-mail can be an efficient and important channel to carry out business related attorney-client communication. However, this form of corresponding may put law firms in a difficult position considering the amount of confidentiality that must be maintained. It is essential to keep a check on the security risks that may interfere with their working. The paper will analyze the growing concern of securing privileged and confidential file in the process of transferring and sharing files.