Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 7:33 PM AWST
22/07/2026 7:33 PM AWST
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Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment
Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG304
BSBLEG304
State Code
AUH43
AUH43
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
090913 - Legal Practice
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use ethical behaviour when dealing with sensitive and confidential information in a legal environment.It applies to individuals who provide services to support legal practitioners, while under supervision. This unit underpins all units of competency in the Legal Services stream.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 Submit work for review and approval by the legal practitioner who delegated the task/s
- 1.2 Keep paperwork up to date and forward reports on the progress of matter/s to clients regularly according to instructions and relevant legislation
- 1.3 Ensure contact with the opposing party in legal disputes occurs only under the specific direction of the legal practitioner responsible for the matter
- 1.4 Promptly communicate conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest in a legal matter to the legal practitioner responsible for the matter
- 1.5 Treat clients and fellow workers with respect
- 1.6 Take care to behave with honesty and integrity at all times
- 1.7 Direct trust account monies to legal practitioner for receipt
2. Follow confidentiality procedures
- 2.1 Assess information with regard to what is and what is not disclosable
- 2.2 Use discretion and judgement in all communications
- 2.3 Discuss clientrelated matters only within the confines of the practice and with appropriate personnel
3. Follow security procedures
- 3.1 Appropriately store and secure file related information, including electronically stored information
- 3.2 Hold discussions relating to client matters in a private location
- 3.3 Ensure all documents/exhibits relating to a file are locked away securely after use according to a firm’s policies and procedures
- 3.4 Ensure all materials required by legislation to be stored for certain periods of time are clearly labelled and stored securely according to a firm’s policies and procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0813 | BSBLEG304A | Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCE70 | BSBLEG314 | Protect information in a legal services environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVQ6 | BSB31015 | Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) | Qualification |