Legal Aid Agency data breach

In April, a hacker group accessed data stretching back to 2007, exposing extremely sensitive information including national insurance numbers, criminal histories, and financial records for millions of legal aid applicants. This isn’t theoretical, it’s deeply personal.

As a result, many legal aid providers have been unable to submit invoices for weeks, civil cases are being delayed or processed manually, and clients and staff alike are facing uncertainty amid unresolved digital systems.

For legal professionals and recruiters, now is a pivotal moment to offer practical support. That means helping practices restore stability, advising on interim billing strategies, and preparing teams for the transition back to digital operations, all while maintaining staff wellbeing and safeguarding client trust through a difficult time.

🔗 Read more via The Law Society:
https://heyor.ca/7cWhN2

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