is now so accurate and efficient that, in most cases, there is no need to send documents for typing. Modern mobile phones offer basic voice transcription facilities with good results and without charge. Microsoft Windows also now offers speech recognition as standard.
Before using any voice transcription software, you must ensure that it meets the firm's information security requirements. Some transcription tools process audio using cloud-based services and may store recordings or transcript data outside the firm's systems. Confidential client information must not be entered into any transcription service unless it has been approved by the firm for that purpose. Where there is any doubt about whether a transcription tool is secure or approved for client information, consult the IT team before use.