Practice Essentials: Data Protection

Guidance and templates to support compliance with data protection obligations including policies and procedures.

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Many firms are compliant but lack documented, consistent processes. These resources help formalise and evidence compliance.  

GDPR guide for small firms

This guide translates complex requirements into practical, implementable steps, tailored to smaller practice without compliance teams.

AI Usage policy

This template policy establishes clear, firm wide rules governing the use of AI tools within a firm. It sets out what is permitted, what is restricted and the standards expected of staff.

Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)

This practical Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) is designed to help firms manage access requests.

Practice Essentials will continue to evolve with additional resources and updates added throughout 2026.

If you have any queries, suggestions or feedback on the toolkit, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the Solicitor Services Department – Solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie. 

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