“10 Tips for Technology in the Boardroom” from the In-House Subcommittee of the ABA Business Law Section’s Corporate Governance Committee is a highly suggested read for corporate secretaries, general counsel, and other roles supporting the board of directors in fulfilling their day-to-day responsibilities.
Jointly authored in part by two seasoned in-house Society members, the piece offers actionable tips and sound guidance to mitigate confidentiality, cybersecurity, litigation, and other risks associated with the use of both established and emerging technologies, while promoting efficiencies in a manner that is sensible taking into account the risks and potential unintended consequences. Coverage includes board portals and other collaboration platforms, recording of board and committee meetings, use of AI in and for the boardroom, email platforms, text messaging, business continuity/DR plans, access controls, records retention/destruction, board travel-related tech considerations, and public disclosure of director bios and photographs,