PRIVACY POLICY
Law Partners is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information that it collects.
Our policy is to respect and protect the privacy of the Australian public. This policy statement explains how we collect online information and how we use it.
When dealing with personal information Law Partners has legal obligations to collect it in a fair and lawful manner, check the accuracy of the information before it is used, keep it stored securely to safeguard against unauthorised access, make sure it is used only for the purpose for which it was collected unless provided for by law), make sure it is not disclosed to any other person (unless provided for by law).
In general, de-identified aggregated data may be released, subject to assessment of any potential privacy issues to ensure individuals cannot be identified or re-identified.
With respect to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, Law Partners complies with the Information Privacy Principles of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988.
As a general rule, we do not collect personal information about you when you visit our website. You can generally visit our website without telling us who you are or revealing other personal information, unless you choose to provide such information to us.
No attempt will be made to identify you or your browsing activities except where we are required to do so by law.
Where we ask you for any personal information we will tell you how we intend to use that information, should you choose to give it to us. All personal information provided through our website will remain confidential and will not be used or disclosed without your consent unless we are required to do so by law.
Your email address will only be recorded if you send us a message. It will be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and will not be added to a mailing list or disclosed to a third party.
If at any time you believe we have not adhered to the principles referred to in this privacy statement or have any other comments on these principles, notify us immediately.
Your personal information will not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was collected. We will not share your information with government agencies or other organisations without your permission unless: it is necessary to provide you with a service which you have requested, it is required or authorised by law, it will prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to somebody's health. If personal information is collected, you will be advised of its intended use at the point of collection.
If you want to gain access to your personal information held by Law Partners, you can request access to this information at any time. If when you gain access to your records, you believe your personal information has been recorded inaccurately, you may also request that the information be amended.
By law, we are required to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use and disclosure. The legislation that protects your information includes: the Information Privacy Principles under section 14 of the Privacy Act 1988, the Freedom of Information Act 1982. Law Partners can only divulge personal information when you give us permission, or when it is authorised (or required) by law. Law Partners staff can only access your information in order for them to perform their duties. We take the privacy and confidentiality of your information very seriously.
Law Partners can only divulge statistical data where there is no possibility that an individual can be identified from the information. Law Partners must adhere to strict legislation and privacy guidelines to protect the privacy of the Australian public when responding to requests for statistical data.
If you would like to know more about privacy and how Law Partners protects your personal information, email reception@lawpartners.com.au
