Information security
Solicitors are increasingly vulnerable to the risk of the loss, damage or destruction of important data through theft, malicious intent or accident. This risk is growing as computers and the internet are increasingly used to process and transmit confidential client and business information.
This practice note provides advice on managing information security by highlighting legislative requirements and areas of professional conduct relevant to the protection of personal and business data. It contains best practice advice for those responsible for developing information security policies in practices, and signposts the wider issues relating to information security for other staff.
We recommend that you refer to this online version to stay up-to-date with changes.
For help navigating this practice note, contact the Practice Advice Service.
Current version
Information security - 6 October 2011