1. You have been asked by the paralegal manager to prepare a list of the top ten ethical considerations that paralegals should keep in mind in using technology in the law office. Work in teams to prepare the list you will present, providing sufficient details on each listed item.
What will be an ideal response?
The students’ lists will include specific applications of ethical concerns to the use of technology. For example, confidentiality can be supported by considerations such as passwords, screen savers, verifying recipients and attachments, firewall and virus protection, regular backing up of files, safe storage of portable devices, and proper destruction of data. Conflicts of interest procedures may require limited access to electronic files by some employees. Competence requires adequate training on software applications, and careful and accurate use. Electronic filing of documents with courts requires accuracy and use of best practices. Metadata may be removed from documents.
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