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GDPR certification for legal services using ICO approved controls
Why certify with Protect Plus?
Protect Plus Legal is a modified version of the control set approved by the ICO in the LOCS:23 standard from the same author/scheme owner.
Same high standard - simpler audit process.
The core compliance controls remain and others varied to be more relevant to SMEs.
Protect Plus Legal works in the format of a self-assessment questionnaire called a Compliance Statement . Firms answer a series of questions that confirm compliance with the ICO approved core controls.
They will also answer questions that address the four core controls,
8.1 - Organisation and File Governance
8.2 - Client Rights
8.3 - Operational Privacy
8.4 - Third Party Suppliers & Data Sharing
The Compliance Statement must be signed-off by either an Approved Implementor or a representative of the applicant and the answers are then reviewed by the 224 Certification Team.
Who can certify?
Data Controllers
Law Firms
Barristers
Data Processors
Chambers
LegalTech vendors
Legal Suppliers
How do I certify?
1 DOWNLOAD
Download the Protect Plus Standard and Compliance Statement form free of charge HERE
Use a Protect Plus Approved Implementor to help complete the Compliance Statement and verify you are ready for certification (No certification fee)
OR
2 ASSESS
Carry out a gap analysis against the standard
3 SUBMIT
Upload the completed Compliance Statement Form HERE
4 CERTIFY
The LOCS:23 authors Certification team will award certification
DIY
Certification fee applies
Start
Getting Started
Request the free Protect Plus standard and Compliance Statement here
Submit Application
Indicate the relevant firm size and upload your completed Compliance Statement using the form provided here.
Your application will be reviewed by our Assessor as soon as payment has been received.
There is NO CHARGE if the form is submitted by an Approved Implementor.
SMALL FIRM
0 - 50 Employees
£1500
MEDIUM FIRM
51 - 250 Employees
£2000
LARGE FIRM
251+ Employees
£3000
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