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GDPR
General Data Protection Regulations - Privacy Statement
INTRODUCTION
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. Neil Coombes Solicitor Limited aims to be fully compliant with all relevant requirements. This Privacy Statement will inform you how and why we collect and process your personal information, and what your rights are under the new regulations. TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information is any information that relates to an individual and can be used to identify that individual. At Neil Coombes Solicitor Limited we require certain types of personal information for you. This can include name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, wage and employment details, bank account information and telephone numbers . We need to hold this information to be able to act for you when conducting Employment Law cases and Claims HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION
We use the information gathered to perform the duties for which you have engaged us, which can typically include lodging and dealing with Employment Tribunal Claims, drafting contracts of employment, dealing with grievance and disciplinary issues etc. WHEN WE SHARE THE INFORMATION
We share this information only where required in direct execution of our duties, for example sending your claim to an Employment Tribunal when personal information is required. Your employer / ex-employer may also see this information as part of any tribunal claim. WHERE WE STORE INFORMATION
Electronic information is stored on our computers which are password protected. Physical copies of information such as your questionnaires Employment Tribunal paperwork, letters etc are stored in the office in a secure locked cabinet. HOW WE SECURE THE INFORMATION
We take confidentiality and data protection for clients very seriously. Our computers are password protected. The computers are monitored daily for security breaches or unusual parameters and we maintain up to date firewalls and virus and malware protection. All staff are trained in safe computer use. HOW LONG WE KEEP THE INFORMATION
We keep your information only as long as is required to perform our duties within our retainer. We are however required to retain your file for 6 years from when your matter concludes. After that time, all your information is securely destroyed. YOUR RIGHT OF ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION
You have a right to access personal information we hold about you. If you believe it is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You may request the removal of personal information; however this may bring our retainer to an end as we may be unable to act for you without such information. You may also request that we transfer your personal information to a third party if relevant. Such a request must be in writing.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. Neil Coombes Solicitor Limited aims to be fully compliant with all relevant requirements. This Privacy Statement will inform you how and why we collect and process your personal information, and what your rights are under the new regulations. TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information is any information that relates to an individual and can be used to identify that individual. At Neil Coombes Solicitor Limited we require certain types of personal information for you. This can include name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, wage and employment details, bank account information and telephone numbers . We need to hold this information to be able to act for you when conducting Employment Law cases and Claims HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION
We use the information gathered to perform the duties for which you have engaged us, which can typically include lodging and dealing with Employment Tribunal Claims, drafting contracts of employment, dealing with grievance and disciplinary issues etc. WHEN WE SHARE THE INFORMATION
We share this information only where required in direct execution of our duties, for example sending your claim to an Employment Tribunal when personal information is required. Your employer / ex-employer may also see this information as part of any tribunal claim. WHERE WE STORE INFORMATION
Electronic information is stored on our computers which are password protected. Physical copies of information such as your questionnaires Employment Tribunal paperwork, letters etc are stored in the office in a secure locked cabinet. HOW WE SECURE THE INFORMATION
We take confidentiality and data protection for clients very seriously. Our computers are password protected. The computers are monitored daily for security breaches or unusual parameters and we maintain up to date firewalls and virus and malware protection. All staff are trained in safe computer use. HOW LONG WE KEEP THE INFORMATION
We keep your information only as long as is required to perform our duties within our retainer. We are however required to retain your file for 6 years from when your matter concludes. After that time, all your information is securely destroyed. YOUR RIGHT OF ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION
You have a right to access personal information we hold about you. If you believe it is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You may request the removal of personal information; however this may bring our retainer to an end as we may be unable to act for you without such information. You may also request that we transfer your personal information to a third party if relevant. Such a request must be in writing.