Data compliance is—or at the very least should be—top of mind for any organization, including law firms. As data privacy laws sprout in various countries and U.S. states, so too are automated compliance tools that look to address clients’ need for regulatory guidance.

Microsoft has also become part of that growing market with the recent updates of its tool Compliance Manager, which like its counterparts, advises customers if their security controls meet the requirements of various laws. However, Microsoft touts the compliance tool’s central location, unlike standalone tools, for ongoing risk assessment as a key differentiator.