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Digital transformation is disrupting the legal profession. Both increased competition and the rise of technology is shifting how in-house legal departments and consequently law firms, operate. This has led to the rise of legal ops which seek to enhance the delivery of legal services to businesses.

For organisations preventing and at worst containing a data breach is essential in the digital world. In cases where confidential information is leaked or disclosed illegally, liability becomes a major concern. Identifying the reason for the incident is not only vital to rectify the issue but also to ensure preventative steps are taken to stop it from happening again.

Relationships between clients and lawyers are important and involve a lot of communication and sharing of documents. The relationship is built on trust as sensitive information passes hands. This means lawyers must implement and employ a proper communication channel for managing documents. For this, electronic document management systems are popular. They allow sharing more freely and remove the need to physically send and alter the documents. Cloud software, such as Dropbox, is a popular option, but special data rooms would actually be more beneficial in many instances. Here’s a look at the six reasons data rooms like Drooms NXG are a better alternative for lawyers than generic cloud software.