GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers
Privacy At GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers
This Policy applies to GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers offices which are located in
Port Macquarie and Wauchope on the Mid North Coast of NSW Australia.
This Policy outlines the obligations which GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers has in managing the
personal information we hold about our clients, contractors and others.
'Personal information' is information relating to a person that can be
used to identify that person.
Why does GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collect personal information?
GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collect personal information in order to conduct its
business, to provide and market services and to meet legal obligations.
About whom does GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collect personal information?
The type of information we may collect and hold includes (but is not
limited to) personal information about:
- clients, business associates and their employees
- suppliers and their employees
- prospective employees, employees and contractors; and
- other people who come into contact with GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers
What personal information does GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collect?
The type of personal information GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collects and holds
includes (but is not limited to): names, addresses, contact details,
occupations and any other relevant information which may assist in
conducting our business, providing and marketing our services and
meeting our legal obligations.
If personal information we request is not provided, we may not be
able to supply the relevant product or service.
How does GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collect personal information?
Personal Information you provide: GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers will collect personal
information by way of forms filled out by people, emails, conferences,
business cards, telephone conversations and from third parties.
Personal Information provided by other people: In some circumstances
GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers may be provided with personal information about an
individual from a third party.
Web site
GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers collects personal information from the web site
www.gwmlaw.com.au through receiving subscription applications and
emails. We also use third parties to analyse traffic at that web site.
How might GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers use and disclose your personal information?
In general, we use and disclose your personal information for the following purposes:
- to conduct our business;
- to provide and market our services;
- to communicate with you;
- to purchase from you;
- to comply with our legal obligations; and
- to help us manage and enhance our services.
To whom might GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers disclose your personal information?
We may disclose your personal information to:
- other employees of GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers;
- other entities or individuals who assist us in providing services or who perform functions on our behalf (such as specialist consultants and barristers);
- courts, tribunals and regulatory authorities; and
- any other person/entity to whom you authorise us to disclose it.
We also collect personal information from these organisations and individuals,
and deal with that information in accordance with this Policy.
Sensitive information
Some personal information which we collect is 'sensitive information'.
Sensitive information includes: information relating to a person's
racial origin, political opinions, religion, trade union or other
professional or trade association membership, sexual preferences
and criminal record, that is also personal information; and health
information about an individual.
Sensitive information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose
for which it was provided, unless you agree otherwise, or where certain
other limited circumstances apply (eg, where required by law).
Management of personal information
GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers takes reasonable steps to protect personal information
held from misuse and loss and from un-authorised access, modification
or disclosure, for example by use of physical security and restricted
access to electronic records.
How do we keep personal information accurate and current?
GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds
is accurate, complete and up-to-date. We encourage you to contact us in
order to update any personal information we hold about you
You have the ability to gain access to your personal information
Subject to legal professional privilege and confidentiality, you may
gain access to the personal information which GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers holds about
you by contacting our Privacy Officer.
We will require you to verify your identity and to specify what information
you require. A fee may be charged for providing access. We will advise you
of the likely cost in advance.
Enquiries
If you have any questions about privacy issues please contact:
Ian Paul
E-mail: ian.paul@gwmlaw.com.au
GWM Lawyers and Conveyancers
Phone:+61 2 6583 5266
Facsimile:+61 2 6584 3277
56 Horton Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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