Legal Sector Specific Risks
Law firms and consultancies handle highly confidential information. A leak can mean the loss of cases, professional liability, and even ethical sanctions.
Main Threats
Case file leakage
Client documents, legal strategies, and evidence exposed.
Corporate espionage
Competitors or opposing parties accessing privileged information.
Identity spoofing
Fake emails to obtain information or fraudulent payments.
Special Obligations
- Professional Privilege - Ethical obligation of confidentiality
- GDPR - Client data protection
- Code of Ethics - Bar Association regulations
Breach Impact
- Loss of cases due to strategy disclosure
- Civil and professional liability
- Bar Association sanctions
- Irreparable reputational damage