Data quality or cyber security? Law firms should expect both
Summary
The article highlights X-Press Legal Services’ message that conveyancing firms should assess both the data quality and cyber security credentials of property search suppliers. It points to CoPSO membership, the Search Code and Cyber Essentials Plus as indicators of compliance and control in the property data supply chain.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors and related professionals rely on accurate search data and robust supplier controls to support transactions and manage risk. The piece reinforces the importance of using regulated, independently monitored providers where property information feeds into conveyancing and due diligence.
Key points
- X-Press Legal Services is promoting CoPSO membership and Search Code compliance as key supplier credentials.
- The Search Code sets minimum standards for private sector search providers, including data accuracy and complaints handling.
- Cyber Essentials Plus is presented as additional assurance on cyber security controls.
- The article argues conveyancers should still check supplier credentials as part of their compliance regime.
- CoPSO says over 80% of property searches are carried out by Search Code subscribers.
Organisations:
X-Press Legal Services, Council of Property Search Organisations, Property Codes Compliance Board, Today’s Conveyancer
Regulations:
Search Code, Cyber Essentials Plus
Locations:
England and Wales
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