Cybersecurity

The legal sector is at significant and growing risk of cybercrime, cyberattacks and scams. We provide guidance and support to help solicitors understand and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
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Cyber insurance for law firms

This guide sets out what to consider when deciding whether to purchase or renew cyber insurance for your practice.

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GDPR and individuals' data

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GDPR and protecting your firm from a data breach

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Legal Aid Agency must get a grip after cyber attack

The Law Society has called on the Legal Aid Agency to get a grip on the situation after a significant data breach.

19 May 2025

How the UK government can support solicitors: autumn budget 2024

We’re calling for the UK government to use its autumn budget 2024 to invest in justice, support small law firms and help address the cybersecurity challenge.

21 Oct 2024

Law firms and chambers working together to improve cybersecurity

With the Bar Council, we've updated our cybersecurity questionnaire designed to help law firms better assess the cybersecurity arrangements of the chambers and barristers they instruct.

15 May 2024

Law Commission consultation on digital assets as personal property – Law Society response

We've responded to the Law Commission's consultation on digital assets as personal property.

25 Mar 2024

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