ABA MODEL RULE 1.6 COMPLIANCE

Protect Attorney-Client
Confidentiality

DataFence ensures law firms meet ABA Model Rule 1.6 requirements by preventing unauthorized disclosure of client information at the endpoint level.

Rule 1.6

Confidentiality of Information

100%

Endpoint Protection

Real-time

Audit Trail

Why Law Firms Are High-Risk Targets

Law firms handle the most sensitive client data, making them prime targets for breaches and compliance violations

Attorney-Client Privilege

100%

Must be protected under Model Rule 1.6

Malpractice Risk

$100K-$5M

Average malpractice claim from data breach

HIPAA Violations

$1.5M/year

Maximum HIPAA penalty for medical cases

Insurance Denial

No DLP = No Coverage

Carriers require endpoint protection

ABA Model Rule 1.6 Compliance Requirements

DataFence maps directly to your ethical and regulatory obligations

Rule 1.6 Requirements

Confidentiality Protection

Lawyers must not reveal information relating to client representation

Reasonable Precautions

Must take reasonable steps to prevent inadvertent disclosure

Technology Safeguards

Implement appropriate safeguards when using technology

Third-Party Protection

Ensure staff and vendors maintain confidentiality

How DataFence Ensures Compliance

Endpoint-First Protection

Blocks uploads to Gmail, Dropbox, ChatGPT before data leaves

Policy Enforcement

Prevents unauthorized sharing by catching data mid-upload

Real-Time Monitoring

Complete visibility into file activity across all devices

Audit-Ready Reporting

Automated evidence for compliance frameworks

Beyond ABA: Full Regulatory Coverage

DataFence helps law firms meet all major compliance requirements

HIPAA

Protects PHI in malpractice and insurance cases

GLBA

Secures financial data for banking clients

GDPR & CCPA

Prevents unauthorized cross-border sharing

SOC 2 / ISO 27001

Simplifies security attestations

Why Law Firms Choose DataFence

Confidentiality Guaranteed

Defend against both accidental mistakes and insider threats with real-time protection

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Simple setup, no heavy IT lift, no complex maintenance required

Insurance & Client Trust

Show clients and insurers you have strong data controls in place

24-Hour Deployment

Easy manual deployment or enterprise MDM rollout within 24 hours

Protection by the Numbers

100%

Endpoint Coverage

24/7

Real-time Protection

0

False Positives

<24hr

Deployment Time

"DataFence gives us peace of mind knowing our client data is protected at the source, before it can ever leave our control."

- Managing Partner, AmLaw 200 Firm

Protect Your Firm's Most Valuable Asset

Client trust is everything. Don't let a data breach destroy it.

ABA Rule 1.6 Compliant

Deploy in 24 Hours

Full Audit Trail