The clients of Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca have learned the hard way that their secrets are only as secure as their attorneys' data security measures. Recent news articles detailing the firm's work for its famous clients should send a chill down the spine of every attorney and prompt law firms to ensure their client files are truly secure. The Panama Papers scandal stands as a timely object lesson for attorneys concerned about the security of their own data management systems and the preservation of client confidences.