If it’s personal information about employees and customers, or confidential documents regarding accounts or deals businesses should block access to their electronic documents from prying eyes. Even even if your employees are trustworthy and well-trained, a small mistake can lead to an attack on data which could hurt a business’s image. There are four ways to limit the use of electronic files and also to avoid a data breach.
The Administrative Office of the Courts has requested comments on four options to solve security and privacy issues in providing remote electronic public access to case file records. The first option would maintain the presumption that all court records filed are available both at the courthouse and electronically, but it would restrict remote access to those who have a legitimate need for the information, such as counsel, parties, court employees, and judges.
The second option allows the user to access and download the entire record if there is an actual need. This includes people who have been accused of a crime and it requires a judge to approve the request for release of the information.
The third option gives the general public limited access to certain documents that are typically found in criminal case files, including plea agreements and warrants not executed. It also restricts access to certain information that identifies individuals, such as Social Security numbers and financial information. It relies on prosecutors and their attorneys to protect their interests in particular cases by filing motions investor data room to seal specific information or block its electronic access.