Synopsis

This engaging session provides legal professionals with essential insights into managing the firm’s and third-party information within legal practices amid evolving cybersecurity challenges driven by remote work, digital tools, and AI. Attendees will examine the various types of information handled in a firm, the associated risks, and the importance of compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations such as the Personal Data Protection Act 2012, ethical requirements, and confidentiality laws. The talk also covers best practices in governance and technological & administrative safeguards, equipping attendees with practical strategies to securely manage third-party data and ensure compliance in a complex digital environment.

Event Schedule

Speaker

Gilbert Leong
Senior Partner
Dentons Rodyk

Gilbert Leong is a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk and Head of the Intellectual Property and Technology practice. A pioneer in data privacy and protection, he has advised on numerous high-profile cyber breach incidents, including serving as co-lead counsel in Singapore’s most prominent cyber breach case. He has also acted for parties in the telecommunications sector, advising on disputes between licensees, licence applications, market access, and infrastructure issues. Widely recognised as one of the region’s leading TMT lawyers, Gilbert has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Data Privacy Lawyer of the Year title at the Asia Legal Awards 2024 and the Asia Legal Business SEA Law Awards 2022.

Fee

Complimentary

Questions

Please contact the Academy at sg.academy@dentons.com.

Registration

Registration closes 3 calendar days before the event start date or when the event is fully subscribed, whichever comes first.