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New study invites lawyers to share their views on wellbeing and workplace culture

The study is being led by researchers from the Australian National University and the University of Melbourne, with support from the VLSB+C and key legal regulatory bodies in New South Wales and Western Australia.

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Cybersecurity Red Flags and Good Practices

Guidance for lawyers

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Minimum Cybersecurity Expectations

Guidance for law practices

Cybersecurity Red Flags and Good Practices

Cyber-safe practice is a professional competency crucial for all lawyers. Lawyers must be able to recognise and respond quickly to potential and actual cybersecurity breaches. This involves understanding the ‘red flags’ or warning signs of a breach or cyberattack, as well as knowing what good cybersecurity habits entail.

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Minimum Cybersecurity Expectations

To help law practices protect their clients’ data and meet their legal and ethical obligations, the following tables set out minimum cybersecurity expectations. They also list examples of unacceptable cybersecurity practices that we consider capable of amounting to unsatisfactory professional conduct (UPC) or professional misconduct (PM).

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Why cybersecurity matters and what you need to do

Cybercrime is a major risk for law practices of all sizes. The large sums of money and sensitive information entrusted to law practices make them targets for hackers and cybercriminals.

Implementing strong cybersecurity protocols and good practices is an essential and expected part of competent practice management. Principals play a crucial role in both implementing these measures, and ensuring that all staff not only understand but also consistently adhere to them.

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Wellness for Law Forum returns in February

As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of wellbeing within the legal community, we're joining the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) in supporting this unique annual gathering of academics, lawyers and law students.

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