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In brief: Lawyers are required to take reasonable security measures to protect their records against the risk of loss, destruction and unauthorized access, use or disclosure. If you have lost custody or control of any of your records for any reason, you must immediately notify the Law Society in writing of all relevant circumstances.
Rules - Records: Law Society Rule 10-3.
Rules - Guidance on security of records and steps to take after a breach can be found in: Law Society Rule 10-4.
Practice Resource - An overview of the Lawyers Indemnity Fund insurance coverage, access to claims and other risk management resources can be found on LIF’s Cyber Coverage webpage.
More guidance on complying with Rule 10-4 can be found in the August 31, 2021 Disciplinary Advisory.
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