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ECFX's Policy On Federal Sealed Documents

Written by ECFX | Nov 11, 2025 5:07:37 PM

In view of periodic notices received from federal courts regarding CM/ECF account holders, ECFX takes this opportunity to address the memorandum issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and the Standing Order of the Eastern District of North Carolina, R.E. "Third-Party Services and Access to Case Information and Documents" in which the court states:

“It has come to the attention of this Court that certain registered users of the Court's CM/ECF system may be using third-party service providers (including, but not limited to PACER Pro, DocketBird, CourtDrive, and RECAP) to collect and organize case filings. To facilitate the use of such a third-party service, these CM/ECF users either designate the third-party service provider as a secondary recipient of Notices of Electronic Filing (NEF) or Notices of Docket Activity (NDA), or share their PACER account credentials with the service provider. The third-party service provider then may download and manage documents on the CM/ECF users' behalf, and in some instances resell or republish case documents and case information that they obtain.”

We built ECFX to be an extension of your law firm's secure environment,
not a public library.

At ECFX, we fully support the federal courts' commitment to upholding the confidentiality of sealed documents and private information. Unlike other providers that adopt an open source approach and freely distribute your court documents to other firms and the general public, ECFX takes a proactive stance to prioritizing the security and privacy of your valuable information.

 
First and foremost, the order does not apply to ECFX for the following reasons:
  • No Additional Recipients: Unlike other vendors mentioned in the order, ECFX is not added as an additional recipient on the CM/ECF account.
  • No Reselling or Republishing: Unlike the vendors mentioned in the order, ECFX does not resell or republish case documents and case information that we obtain.
  • Private Repository: Your documents remain exclusively yours at all times, safeguarded within a secure environment entirely under your control.

Security and Compliance: Your Priority Is Our Priority

Encryption & Security

ECFX prioritizes the security and confidentiality of your documents. All documents are encrypted in transit and at rest by ECFX. This ensures that your valuable information is safeguarded within a private repository that remains entirely under your control.

  • No Public Access: Because ECFX never publishes your documents, you will never need to request that ECFX claw back or take down a sealed document or other inadvertent filing from public access.
  • SOC 2 Type II Compliance: ECFX's SOC 2 Type II compliance for both its software platform and company operations involves regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.

Information Security Reviews

Our commitment to security is further reinforced by conducting Information Security reviews by esteemed entities such as our AmLaw 100 and corporate clients. These reviews provide an opportunity for thorough vetting of our security measures before licensing the product.

Built for Confidentiality

ECFX was designed from the ground up to serve as a secure extension of your law firm's infrastructure. We understand that your case documents contain sensitive information that must be protected at all times.

 

Questions About Our Security Practices?

Our team is ready to provide additional information and address any concerns you may have about document confidentiality and our compliance measures. Reach out to us at success@goecfx.com