The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has issued a 13-point guideline to help legal practitioners protect client data. The 16-page document , signed by NBA President Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in the legal profession and outlines measures to protect client information from cyber threats.

The guidelines help legal practitioners establish robust data protection regimes and highlight the unique vulnerabilities in the legal field, emphasizing the need for proactive measures.

They encourage legal practitioners to enhance their cybersecurity stance and uphold ethical standards, stressing the importance of protecting client information to maintain trust in a digitalized world.

Adhering to these guidelines will help Nigerian legal practitioners protect sensitive client information and meet their professional responsibilities. Source: ThePlatform