Why is secure transmission and storage important for remote depositions?

• A. To speed up the deposition
• B. To protect privacy and ensure compliance with applicable rules
• C. To allow public access to transcripts
• D. To reduce file sizes

Answer: (B)

Secure transmission and storage is about protecting the sensitive information involved in remote depositions. Testimonies and related data can reveal private details about witnesses, clients, and the case, so using encrypted channels and protected storage helps maintain confidentiality and uphold attorney‑client privilege. It also keeps the record trustworthy by preventing interception or unauthorized modification, and it provides controls and audit trails to show who accessed or changed materials. In addition, many courts and professional rules require safeguarding confidential data, so secure handling supports compliance with those rules and with data‑protection laws. That’s why protecting privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable rules is the primary purpose of secure transmission and storage. The other options focus on speed, public access, or smaller file sizes, which don’t align with the goals of security and confidentiality and can even undermine them.