Question 1

What is the LOCS:23 Certification?

Accepted Answer

LOCS:23 is the only official ICO approved GDPR Certification for Legal Services. The certification scheme is designed to enable law firms, barristers, chambers, and legal service suppliers to measure, audit and ultimately comply with UK GDPR.

The overall objective is to enhance client confidence and simply supply chain due diligence. It is anticipated that this will become the legal industry’s benchmark standard for data protection.

Question 2

Is Certification mandatory?

Accepted Answer

No

ICO certifications are not mandatory although complying with GDPR is.

The certification scheme enables organisations to measure themselves against the mandatory legal requirements and demonstrate to clients that they are officially compliant.

Question 3

What is the Certification process?

Accepted Answer

There are four steps

PLAN Download the LOCS:23 standard (free from the ICO website)
GET READY Carry out a gap analysis comparing your current activities against the standard (either DIY or using a LOCS Approved Implementor to assist.)
CERTIFY Apply to the official independent Certification Body to arrange your compliance audit.
CELEBRATE Let your clients know you are officially GDPR compliant.

Question 4

How much does Certification cost?

Accepted Answer

The official Certification Body will inform you of actual costs on application but expect to pay around £8000

Question 5

How long does Certification take?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the firm and how mature its existing data protection framework is.

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