The Independent highlights ongoing issues in the Legal Aid Agency's antiquated IT infrastructure, particularly in light of a major cyber attack that compromised personal data of applicants. Since April, sensitive information, including criminal records, was accessed, raising alarm about privacy and the agency's ability to protect the public. Richard Atkinson, of the Law Society, stressed the immediate need for upgrades to the system to restore public trust in the justice system and ensure that such breaches do not occur again, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities and inefficiencies that hamper necessary reforms.
The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has compromised personal data of applicants since 2010, raising serious concerns over the agency's outdated IT systems.
The Law Society's president emphasizes the urgent need for improvements in the LAA's IT system, citing significant public trust issues following the data breach.
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