Data Breaches in Law Firms: What to Do in the First 72 Hours
Practical guidance for law firms on responding to a data breach in the critical first 72 hours, including ICO reporting, communications, evidence preservation and breach-response planning.
The Role of COLPs & Managing Risk in Practice
In Webinar 2 of the Net-Defence ‘Compliance in Law Firms’ series, Debra Cairns, Managing Director at Net-Defence, will explore why accountability and control are rarely aligned, and why good compliance professionals still struggle to evidence compliance in practice.
Can We Use AI Safely in Law Firms? Data Protection, Compliance and Practical Guidance
Discover how law firms can embrace AI responsibly whilst protecting client data, complying with GDPR and implementing effective AI governance. Join data protection expert Kristy Gouldsmith for practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Compliance in Law Firms: What Actually Matters?
Most law firms believe they are compliant, but do they truly understand where operational risk exists? This practical webinar explores the four core areas of effective compliance: access and identity control, data protection, resilience and recovery, and supplier risk. Learn where firms commonly lack visibility and discover how to strengthen oversight, resilience and accountability across your compliance framework.
GDPR in Practice: Common Mistakes, Key Risks and What Law Firms Need to Get Right
Avoid the most common GDPR pitfalls in law firms. This practical session explains key risks, including breaches and subject access requests, and provides clear steps to strengthen compliance while supporting your firm’s commercial goals.
Law firms – the legalities of recording calls and meetings and using WhatsApp
Data Protection partner Kristy Gouldsmith explains how law firms can legally record calls, meetings, and use WhatsApp with clients, clarifying what staff can and can’t do to stay compliant.
Managed IT Support: Can you trust your provider?
View Net-Defence’s most recent webinar session, this time their Head of Operations, Craig Hester, focuses on handing the keys to your kingdom over to a managed service provider and how to ensure you’re placing your trust in the right team.
Marketing – how to market to your clients, both B2B and B2C and remain SRA compliant
Details I’m Kristy Gouldsmith, a Data Protection partner at Spencer West LLP. Do you want to market to current and former clients? What about prospective clients? Not sure what the law is and what you can and can’t do? Then join me and learn how to legally market to current, prospective and former clients, […]
The Evolution of Ransomware – from 1989 to 2025
View Net-Defence’s free on-demand webinar, The Evolution of Ransomware – from 1989 to 2025, delivered by Managing Director Debra Cairns. This session takes you on a journey from the first floppy disk attack to today’s complex threat landscape, highlighting trends in payments, recovery, and future regulation. You’ll also gain practical tips on ransomware prevention to strengthen your organisation’s resilience.
Immediate Recommended Actions to Take to Protect your Law Firm from Cyber Attacks
In this on-demand webinar, Immediate Recommended Actions to Take to Protect Your Law Firm from Cyber Attacks, Net-Defence’s Managing Director Debra Cairns shares practical steps every law firm should take to strengthen their cyber resilience. Covering risk assessment, common attack methods, backups, password management, and phishing awareness, this session provides essential guidance to help your firm stay secure and protected.
Subject Access Requests for UK Law Firms
In her July 2025 webinar with Chronicle Law, Kristy Gouldsmith highlighted the importance of responding promptly and carefully to subject access requests (SARs). She explained the legal obligations, common pitfalls, and complexities such as exemptions, redactions, and third-party data. Gouldsmith also outlined how her team supports organisations with compliance and Article 15 requirements.
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