Unit of competency Outline

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Protect information in a legal services environment

Protect information in a legal services environment

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG314
State Code
OCE70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
090913 - Legal Practice
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to protect information in a legal services environment.The unit applies to individuals who provide services to support legal practitioners, while under supervision. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within accepted codes of conduct
  • 1.1 Update documents and forward reports on the progress of matters to clients and legal practitioner according to instructions and organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Identify personal role and responsibilities in relation to communication with relevant parties
  • 1.3 Communicate conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest in a legal matter to the legal practitioner responsible for the matter
  • 1.4 Follow organisational procedures for receipting payments
  • 1.5 Assess information regarding what is and what is not disclosable
2. Follow storage procedures
  • 2.1 Store and secure documents according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Label and store all materials required by legislation to be stored for certain periods of time and according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH43 BSBLEG304 Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment Unit of competency