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Protecting and Disposing of Sensitive Information

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Law firms are entrusted with sensitive information, necessitating strict protection when client files are ready for disposal.  

In today’s hybrid work environment, understanding these practices is crucial; client information may leave the office in either hard copy form or be accessed from home. Making decisions about how to manage and carry out effective and complete disposal can be challenging. Insufficient measures can expose clients to risks and subject firms to financial and reputational penalties. 

Join Kate Burt, solicitor and CEO of HiveRisk, for an expert-led session on how to correctly dispose of client information to ensure that their sensitive information remains protected from unauthorised access and breaches. This classroom will also explore the rules and regulations around correct disposal to ensure client information is not put at risk.  

To have the opportunity to learn from your peers and ask the questions most pertinent to your firm, book your place now!    

This online classroom was held on Tuesday 29 April 2025.   

What this will cover

This classroom will cover:  

  • the rules and regulations for disposing of client information 
  • the risks associated with incorrect disposal of client information for both the client and the firm 
  • the legal consequences of non-compliance 
  • how to review your firm’s current practices to mitigate risk 
  • measures that can be put in place to ensure client information is protected when disposed of to ensure compliance 
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:  

  • understand the key regulations governing disposal of client information 
  • identify the risks associated with improper disposal of client information, and the risks and legal consequences for failing to protect their information 
  • complete a risk assessment or review of current workplace practices and know how to mitigate risk 
  • develop and implement effective measures to correctly dispose of client information to ensure compliance with relevant regulations 
How you will learn

This online classroom consists of the following elements:     

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams    
  • an optional MCQ assessment, to obtain a certificate of completion    

Assessment   

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 80%.   

Length    

The online classroom will take 60 minutes, excluding the assessment.  

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£104.19 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Practice managers
Solicitors
Course length
1 hour
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A1
D2

The experts

Kate Burt

Expert
Facilitator

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