Privacy Notice

Thank you for choosing to instruct me in your case. I will need to collect and hold your personal information in order to represent you. I will take all possible steps to protect your personal information. I am determined not to do anything that would infringe your rights or undermine your trust. This Privacy Notice describes the information I collect about you, how it is used and shared, and your rights regarding it.

Data controller

I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Data Controller for the personal data that I hold and process as a barrister. My registered address is Temple Garden Chambers, 1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple, London EC4Y 9DA. My registration number is ZA061597.

Data collection

All the information that I hold about you is provided to or gathered by me in the course of your proceedings. Your solicitor and/or I will tell you why I need the information and how I will use it.

Lawful basis for processing your information

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires all organisations that process personal data to have a lawful basis for doing so. The lawful bases identified in the GDPR are:

• Consent of the data subject
• Performance of a contract with the data subject or to take steps to enter into a contract
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• To protect the vital interests of a data subject or another person
• Performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
• My legitimate interests, or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests, rights or freedoms of the data subject.

Examples of legitimate interests include:

• Where the data subject is a client or in the service of the controller;
• Transmission within a group of undertakings for internal administrative purposes;
• Processing necessary to ensure network and information security, including preventing unauthorised access;
• Processing for direct marketing purposes, or to prevent fraud; and
• Reporting possible criminal acts or threats to public security.

My lawful bases for processing your personal data are:

• With your consent;
• To perform a contract to provide legal services;
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
• For the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or proceedings; and
• For my legitimate interests, namely that you are my client.

I use your information to:

• Provide legal advice and representation;
• Assist in training pupils and mini-pupils;
• Investigate and address any queries or concerns you may raise;
• Investigate or address legal proceedings relating to your use of my services, or as otherwise allowed by law;
• Manage my business finances, for example, credit control; and,
• To comply with my legal and regulatory obligations.

I do not use automated decision-making in the processing of your personal data.

I collect and process both personal data and special categories of personal data as defined in the GDPR. This includes:

Client data

• Name;
• Email;
• Phone number;
• Address;
• Payment or bank details;
• Date of birth;
• Gender or sex;
• Ethnic origin;
• Sexual orientation;
• Marital status
• Religion or belief;
• Location details;
• Device IP address;
• Financial information, including bank details;
• Employment history;
• Pension, national insurance and social security information;
• Social services records;
• Government records, e.g. passport or driving licence details;
• Trade union activity
• Medical records;
• Allegations made;
• Disciplinary records; and
• Criminal records

I may share your personal data with:

• Instructing solicitors;
• Pupil or mini pupil, under my training;
• Opposing solicitors, counsel or other legal representatives, for the purposes of resolving the case;
• Members of the judiciary;
• Court staff;
• My Chambers management and staff who provide administrative services;
• Other barristers in Chambers, for example, to check for conflicts of interest;
• My regulator, the Bar Council or my professional indemnity insurers or legal advisors in the event of a dispute or other legal matter;
• Law enforcement officials, government authorities, or other third parties to meet my legal obligations; and
• Any other party where I ask you and you consent to the sharing.

Transfers to third countries and international organisations

I do not transfer any personal data to third countries or international organisations.

I retain your personal data while you remain a client unless you ask me to delete it. My Retention and Disposal Policy (copy available on request) details for how long I hold data and how I dispose of it when it no longer needs to be held. I will delete or anonymise your information at your request unless:

• There is an unresolved issue, such as claim or dispute or unpaid fees;
• I am legally required to; or
• There are overriding legitimate business interests, including but not limited to fraud prevention and protecting clients’ safety and security.

Your Rights

The General Data Protection Regulation gives you specific rights around your personal data. For example, you have to be informed about the information I hold and what I use it for, you can ask for a copy of the personal information I hold about you, you can ask me to correct any inaccuracies with the personal data I hold, you can ask me to stop sending you direct mail, or emails, or in some circumstances ask me to stop processing your details. Finally, if I do something irregular or improper with your personal data you can seek compensation for any distress you are caused or loss you have incurred. You can find out more information from the ICO’s website http://ico.org.uk/for_the_public/personal_information and this is the organisation that you can complain to if you are unhappy with how I dealt with your data.

Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You may request access to, correction of, or a copy of your information by contacting me at Temple Garden Chambers, 1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple, London EC4Y 9DA.

Marketing Opt-Outs

You may opt out of receiving emails and other messages from my Chambers by following the instructions in those messages.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements. The Chambers website use cookies to:

• Remember user preferences and settings;
• Determine frequency of accessing our content;
• Aid navigation; and
• Analyse site visits and trends (using Google Analytics).

I will occasionally update my Privacy Notice. When I make significant changes, I will notify you of these through either post or email. I will also publish the updated Notice on the Chambers website.