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I L T A W H I T E P A P E R | S E C U R I T Y & C O M P L I A N C E 6 S E C U R E , C O M P L I A N T , M I N I M A L : T H E N E W P A R A D I G M I N L E G A L D A T A M A N A G E M E N T In today's data-driven world, the significance of managing sensitive information cannot be overstated, particularly within the legal sector. migration assessment aids in decluttering data storage, reducing migration costs, and establishing a solid foundation for efficient data management in the cloud. Developing and implementing robust data classification and retention policies are essential for effective data minimization. Law firms must classify data based on its sensitivity, regulatory compliance requirements, and business utility, establishing clear guidelines for how long each data type should be retained. These policies facilitate compliance with privacy regulations and ensure that data is disposed of in a secure and timely manner when it is no longer needed. Transitioning from the foundational steps of data minimization before cloud migration, our attention now turns to the ongoing practices essential for maintaining data minimization within cloud environments. This shift from preparatory measures to continuous management underscores the dynamic nature of data minimization as an ongoing process and not a one-time project. Law firms need to grasp the strategies and practices that ensure data minimization remains a core principle of their data governance framework post-migration. Ongoing data minimization in cloud environments To maintain the principles of data minimization in cloud environments, law firms should conduct regular audits and reviews of their stored data. This involves reassessing the necessity of the data on an ongoing basis, identifying ROT data, and enforcing retention policies to ensure that data is purged when its retention period expires. Regular audits enhance operational efficiency and data security, making it easier for law firms to manage data in a cloud environment. In the cloud, it is vital to implement strict access controls and encryption to protect sensitive data. Law firms can minimize the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches by limiting access to data based on user roles and the principle of least privilege. Encryption adds an additional layer of security, ensuring that even if data is accessed unlawfully, it remains unintelligible to unauthorized users. As law firms increasingly migrate their data storage and management functions to the cloud, they encounter a new dimension of data management challenges. Notably, Document Management System (DMS) providers and other cloud-based platforms are adjusting their pricing models to include data allowances, a change aimed at mitigating their own costs associated with the provision of cloud storage. This shift directly impacts law firms, compelling them to adopt dynamic data minimization strategies to avoid incurring data overage charges. Law firms must implement adaptive data minimization strategies to navigate this changing landscape. Regular reviews of data retention policies become crucial to ensure that only essential data is stored in the cloud. This entails a periodic audit of stored data to identify and eliminate redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT) information that no longer serves a legitimate business or compliance purpose. In today's data-driven world, the significance of managing sensitive information cannot be overstated, particularly within the legal sector. The concept of data minimization, though critical, often presents a complex challenge for law firms aiming to balance legal

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