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Montgomery Legal Practice
Privacy Policy
- Introduction
Montgomery Legal Practice (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Cth).
- Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that is necessary for us to provide legal services to you. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, contact details, financial information, and other relevant details.
- Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
– Providing legal advice and services
– Communicating with you
– Managing our business operations
– Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Automated Decision-Making
We may use automated decision-making systems in certain aspects of our operations. These systems help us improve efficiency and consistency in our services. Specifically, we use automated systems for:
– Screening potential clients based on predefined criteria
– Assessing the risk profile of cases
– Managing client communications
- Transparency in Automated Decision-Making
In accordance with the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Cth), we disclose the following information about our use of automated decision-making systems:
– Types of Personal Information Used: We use contact details, case history, and risk assessment data.
– Types of Decisions Made: Decisions related to client onboarding, risk assessment, and communication management.
– Impact on Individuals: These automated decisions help us streamline our processes and ensure consistent service delivery. If you believe an automated decision has significantly affected your rights or interests, you may contact us to request a review.
- Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to third parties where it is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights. This includes:
– Other legal professionals
– Regulatory bodies
– Service providers
- Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. This includes implementing physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards such as:
– Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
– Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
– Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits of our security systems and practices to ensure ongoing protection.
– Training: Our staff receive regular training on data protection and privacy practices.
- Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
– Correction: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
– Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
– Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
– Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to another organization, where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact details].
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Joselyn Kishore | Principal Solicitor
Montgomery Legal Practice
Suite 7, 80-82 Bathurst Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
0423263445
joselyn@montgomerylegal.com.au