This article explores how the NHS is adopting AI-powered ambient scribes to reduce clinical administration, while examining the data protection, UK GDPR, and patient transparency challenges associated with voice data, anonymisation, and vendor use of sensitive health information.
CompanyChange Alerts provides a structured way to monitor Companies House changes over time, helping professionals stay informed of key company updates without relying on manual checks or ad-hoc searches.
AI readiness isn’t just about what organisations could do, but whether they’re truly prepared. This article sets out a practical scoring framework to assess AI readiness across strategy, data, processes, people and risk – helping finance leaders turn ambition into action.
Subject access requests are rising, often creating significant time and cost burdens. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 allows only a “reasonable and proportionate search” for personal data, but recent cases, including Ashley v HMRC (2025), show that the effort involved in reviewing and redacting data can also be considered disproportionate. Organisations may therefore argue that both the search and the review/redaction process are unreasonable when compliance would be excessively burdensome.
This guidance explains when and how to share information with the police. Disclosure is allowed in emergencies, when required by law, or in the public interest. In all other cases, a properly completed Schedule 2 Data Protection Act form must be provided. All disclosures must be documented and limited to necessary, specific information.
Discover how DMARC email authentication protects your organisation from phishing, email spoofing, and cyber threats. Learn the key protocols, policy settings, and benefits of implementing DMARC to enhance email security and deliverability.
Discover how AI is transforming law firms beyond the courtroom. From smarter billing and real-time financial forecasting to automating operations, learn how legal teams can leverage AI to boost efficiency, improve client service, and drive strategic decision-making
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 brings major changes for UK law firms. From new ICO compliance rules and client data protections to AI transparency and enforcement powers, discover what the amendments mean for your practice and how to stay secure in a shifting regulatory landscape.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal sector, and Philips SpeechLive is at the forefront of this change. By combining cloud-based dictation with AI-powered transcription, summaries, and workflow integration, the platform helps law firms streamline processes, boost efficiency, and focus on high-value work.
As UK law firms continue to digitise, cyber threats are escalating. From ransomware to data theft and email compromise. This article from Debra Cairns of Net-Defence explores real cases and highlights practical steps firms can take to strengthen defences, protect client data and maintain trust.
Insider threats occur when employees misuse access to steal or leak data, causing legal, financial, and reputational damage. This article from Debra Cairns examines three UK cases, ICO responses, warning signs, and effective data loss protection measures.
John Fuggles of Vantage Point examines how AI, shifting client demands, and finance transformation are reshaping the legal sector.
In his first article for Chronicle Law, Jay Sahota the Masala Mentor, discusses practical ways law firms can improve cashflow and boost profits through smarter pricing, better billing practices, and stronger financial discipline.
In this article, Debra Cairns of Net Defence outlines five practical, budget-friendly actions law firms can take today to strengthen their cyber security posture; covering backup, phishing, password protection, mobile safety, and basic technical controls.
Spencer West are pleased to provide Law Firms with a free webinar about the handling of subject access requests. Guided by specialist speaker Kristy Gouldsmith.
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