Massive Hack of 70 Million Prisoner Phone Calls Indicates Violations of Attorney-Client Privilege

12.11.15

Massive Hack of 70 Million Prisoner Phone Calls Indicates Violations of Attorney-Client Privilege: [theintercept.com] Securus markets itself to government clients as able to provide a superior phone system — its Secure Call Platform — that allows for broad monitoring and recording of calls. The company also promotes its ability to securely store those recordings, making them accessible only to authorized users within the criminal justice system. Thus, part of the Securus promise is not only that its database is vast, but also that it meets rigorous standards for security. “We will provide the most technologically advanced audio and video communications platform to allow calls with a high level of security,” reads the company’s Integrity Pledge. “We understand that confidentiality of calls is critical, and we will follow all Federal, State, and Local laws in the conduct of our business.”