Sharing files through anonymous links-those URLs anyone can access without logging in-can be convenient, but they come with some real legal headaches, especially for law firms and their clients.
What Can Go Wrong?
1. Data Security Risks If anyone with the link can see or change sensitive documents, you’re opening the door to potential data breaches. This can put you at odds with privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA. For example, a simple mistake with sharing permissions in tools like SharePoint or Box could accidentally expose private client information.
2. No Accountability ...