Privacy policy

The Data Protection Act 1998 (see http://www.ico.gov.uk/ for more information) gives individuals certain rights as it defines the rules for processing personal information. It also states that those who record and process personal information, such as Kevin Brown Solicitor, must be open and honest in how the information is used.

The following gives you an overview:
Essentially, we use your information to;

  • provide services as requested and contracted by you.
  • We do not sell or reveal your details to any other companies or individuals.
  • We are legally obliged to disclose information about clients to certain bodies that have statutory authority.

What other information is included in your file?
Your name, current and recent addresses, contact details and date of birth, and any notes or reports to do with your case.

Who can look at your file?
Anyone with what is considered a permissible purpose can access your file. These companies, groups, and individuals include:
  • Any government agency (although they may be allowed to view only certain portions).
  • Someone that has your written authorisation to obtain your file.
  • A court with a valid court order.
Privacy & Your Rights
Because your file may contain information about you that is not publicly available, it is important that you know your legal rights as a consumer to access this information. The Data Protection Act restricts who has access to your sensitive information and what uses can be made of it. Kevin Brown complies fully with the regulations contained in these Acts and in most cases go beyond what is required by law to ensure that your data is kept safe. Legislation gives you the right to access to the information held by me and sets time periods and fees that I must comply with.

If you wish to know what information Kevin Brown Solicitor holds about you, please write to Kevin Brown Solicitor, 52 Charborough Close, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset BH16 6DH Enclosing a cheque for £10.00 (Subject Access Request fee ) If any information is inaccurate or incorrect, please inform me and I will correct it.

Website use of data
This website uses cookies. Cookies are pieces of information stored by the browser on your computers hard disk when you visit a web site. They can provide general management information about web site traffic patterns, to help monitor and improve internet service. I do monitor use of this website.

Kevin Brown Solicitor is registered with the Information commissioners office with the data protection registration number: Z9042795