Always verify details in emails and PDFs with a phone call to the sender, even if it is from someone you trust. Cyber criminals can infiltrate emails and their attachments and change bank account details sent to you. Always remember to call before you pay.
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Webinars
Navigating AI Risks — Practical Strategies for Lawyers
Cyber security
06 Dec 24
As AI technology transforms the legal industry, it's essential for lawyers to navigate this shift with confidence and a clear understanding of the risks involved. This webinar provides actionable insights and strategies to help lawyers manage AI responsibly while meeting ethical and regulatory standards.
Client Resources
Cyber security — how to protect yourself — Client Brochure
Client resources, Cyber security
08 Nov 24
This brochure is provided by LPLC as a template for lawyers to use for client information purposes. The brochure outlines what the law firm will do when acting for a client and makes recommendations to the client about what they should do to maintain cyber security. Firms can tailor the wording to suit their needs and insert their own branding or to use the sample brochure as it is.
Webinars
A practical guide to encryption and privacy technologies for lawyers
Cyber security
01 Nov 24
Protecting sensitive client information is more critical than ever. This webinar simplifies key privacy-enhancing technologies and explores practical ways to improve your cybersecurity practices.
Latest News & Alerts
Alert
Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Rule Changes
Tax
12 Dec 24
Legal practitioners acting in property transactions take note that the foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) rules are changing on 1 January 2025.
News
New CEO to lead LPLC in 2025
03 Dec 24
The Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Maini as LPLC’s new Chief Executive Officer from 6 January 2025.
News
LPLC Annual Report 2023-2024
31 Oct 24
The LPLC Annual Report for 2023–2024 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 31 October 2024.