Extranet
/ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt/
Definitions
- (n.) A private network allowing controlled access to certain external parties, often used in legal contexts for secure document sharing and communication between organizations and clients.
The law firm set up an extranet to securely share case files with its clients.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying access controls and confidentiality protocols for extranets is essential to protect sensitive information.
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