Although privacy issues regularly come to the fore in unfortunate circumstances, often when time is short and good decisions need to be made promptly, privacy law with its many facets (including collection, storage, security, use and disclosure of information) is ever-present - and requires appropriate focus.
With privacy concerns under increasing scrutiny in a changing world and of relevance to all areas of law, this On Demand session addresses the changes to the Privacy Act, engaging with the Commissioner, and topical issues
This session is relevant to all legal professionals, regardless of the area(s) of law in which they practise.
In the wake of Covid-19 lockdown, there has been a surge in virtual viruses, scams and fake solutions that promise security when people are at their most vulnerable. Solutions built on financial security, product supply, and cures have all been seen in recent days with many being accompanied by documents that look very official.
We have also seen an increase in correspondence pretending to be parties sending important files, something that will likely be seen as normal business in the new environment we are operating in.
This On Demand session centres on helping you to strengthen your defences with practical steps for identifying these new threats, and hardening your processes and due diligence tests. It covers practical guidance for practitioners, including advice you can give to clients, to keep you and them safe during lockdown and beyond.
Anyone who does anything online – whether they think they’re safe or not.
Recent times have shown us just how much legal businesses rely on - and can survive and even thrive on - technology. However, this reliance also exposes them to various risks such as data breaches and theft of trust account funds. Just what can firms do to protect themselves?
Presented from the technical, firm and insurer perspectives, this On Demand session highlights the threats and traps, and provide guidance on protections and best practice.
Lawyers and practice managers in small to medium-sized practices as well as barristers.
Tech too much? Got your head in the Cloud? Don't know your big data from your back end?
This On Demand session illuminates and inspires about Cloud computing, dealing with IT companies, the digital/paperless office, the remote/virtual office, storage solutions and future-proofing - and gets you thinking about how to approach these matters, or improve them, in your particular practice.
In respect of technology for legal practice:
This On Demand session is relevant to all practitioners but will particularly assist principals, partners, directors and practice managers of small to medium firms as well as barristers.
Whilst there are many clear benefits for the profession in engaging with social media - it takes just one ill-judged tweet or reckless post to expose lawyers and law firms to serious reputational, legal, ethical, and regulatory ramifications.
In addition, seemingly innocent posts may expose practitioners to social engineering scams, posing significant security risks to themselves or their firms.
This On Demand session examines the specific legal, ethical, security and related risks that the profession should be aware of when using social media, and provides practical guidance on how lawyers and law firms can manage and mitigate against the risks.
All lawyers who engage with social media but more especially lawyers responsible for managing their firms' official social media sites and anyone who uses social media for business and professional purposes.
