Since the introduction of GDPR in 2018, organisations have faced a constant battle to fully comply with their data protection obligations without clear guidance as to what compliance looks like.
Given the legal sector processes large volumes of highly sensitive and confidential personal data, compliance with data protection laws is paramount and central for the industry to uphold.
Yet, for law firms and chambers, compliance has often been given a low priority or perceived as complex and ambiguous.
The legal sector has become known for its struggles with data protection, with an array of issues making up for the reasons why:
With the launch of LOCS:23, law firms and chambers finally have a clear, industry-specific certification that makes GDPR compliance both measurable and manageable.
But what exactly is it, and why is it becoming essential for legal organisations and their suppliers?
The Legal Services Operational Privacy Certification Scheme (LOCS:23) is the first sector-specific UK GDPR certification standard designed for legal service providers and their solution partners.
Approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the certification has been developed to assist law firms and barristers’ chambers in meeting their GDPR obligations, and to give clients confidence their data is fully protected.
More and more organisations are becoming aware of the importance of protecting personal data, while also wanting to avoid enforcement action from the ICO and as a result, the implementation of LOCS:23 is becoming increasingly necessary.
By becoming certified, firms and chambers will see immediate benefits, including:
Briefed offers expert guidance from a team of experienced barristers dedicated to helping legal businesses and suppliers achieve and maintain this crucial standard.
As a team of LOCS:23 specialists, we have a proven track record of success, assisting the first chambers in the UK – 30 Park Place – to achieve certification and guiding other clients like 36 Group and Muckle to a successful LOCS:23 certification.
What sets us apart?
We’ve been through the process ourselves, successfully achieving LOCS:23 certification as a legal services supplier. This firsthand experience gives us unmatched insight into the requirements, challenges, and best practices needed for success.
When you partner with us, you’re not just getting guidance—you’re getting a team of barristers who know exactly what it takes to get certified. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible, helping you achieve certification in as little as 8–10 weeks while ensuring long-term compliance.
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