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Data loss can severely impact any business. Keeping your knowledge and systems up to date is key to avoiding critical mistakes. We’ve pulled together some tips to help you understand the risks, dangers, and problems faced by the legal sector. Learn how to better protect your legal firm today by downloading our FREE resources: https://lnkd.in/eEA8rAWS

SECRECY VS TRANSPARENCY Official Secrets: The secrecy versus transparency debate in the context of government is essentially a discussion on the old versus the new. Two laws exemplify this: the Official Secrets Act, of 1923, and the Right to Information Act, of 2005. The coverage of the Official Secrets Act is very limited, contrary to perceptions about its wider applicability. The Act is primarily about espionage and helping the enemies of the State with information. While ‘secret’ is not defined, there is a long list of prohibited places, mostly defence-related installations, factories, etc. The theme being national security, there is some sanctity to the secret information, which may be in the form of any reference to a place belonging to or occupied by the government, documents, photographs, sketches, maps, plans, models, official codes, or passwords. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by Veerappa Moily, had recommended that the relevant provisions of this Act could be incorporated as a separate chapter in the National Security Act, of 1980. Here again, the difficulty is that the National Security Act deals with preventive detention only. Whether it is the Official Secrets Act or the National Security Act, the nomenclature does not always reflect the real content of the law! The connotation of names can be misleading in law as well.

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Tomorrow, we’re diving into the essentials of managing subject access requests as part of our Data Protection Webinar series. Join partner Tom Llewellyn and solicitor Hugh Houlston for a session which will equip you with up-to-date legal insights and practical tools to identify and manage these requests. With subject access requests becoming more frequent and nuanced, staying ahead of the latest developments is essential. There is still time to register for this webinar - find out more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eN3YQjhY #DataProtection #Webinar #SubjectAccessRequest

Someone attacks you or your business online. What do you do? Many people’s first instinct is to send a nastygram from a lawyer - also known as a cease and desist letter. While there are instances where a cease and desist letter is helpful or even required, they can also backfire, increasing and prolonging negative publicity. Here are some things to consider: 1. Verify the Infringement Ensure that there is a clear violation of your rights, whether it’s intellectual property, defamation, or breach of contract. 2. Gather Evidence Document all instances of the infringement. This will be crucial if the matter escalates. Take screen shots and print webpages in case the informant is later taken down. 3. Consider the Relationship and the Instigator Think about the potential impact on your relationship with the recipient, their mental state, and the likely outcome or consequence of the letter. Sometimes, a direct conversation can resolve the issue more amicably. Sometimes ignoring the statement is the best response. ** 4. Consider the Unintended Consequences Understand that sending a cease and desist can escalate the situation. Be prepared for the possibility of legal pushback. The recipient posting the cease and desist letter online. The recipient increasing their attacks knowing that their actions are receiving a response. 5. Seek Legal Advice Consult with an attorney to help analyze whether a letter should be sent, what it should state, and what happens if the recipient continues. Make sure you are fully prepared on the next possible steps before sending the letter.

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E & O Question - Do you have paper & electronic files in your agency? If you do, scan all your paper files and then shred them. A smart lawyer will say, "if you don't trust your electronic files, why should this court?" Our members have access to more E & O tips at www.iiabaz.com. Check them out.

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