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WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

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1. This website is brought to you by A Maqsood of Maxim Chambers. We take the privacy of our website users very seriously. We ask that you read this Privacy Policy (the Policy) carefully as it contains important information about how we will use your personal data.

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2. For the purposes of the Data Protection Legislation, Barrister A Maqsood of Maxim Chambers is the data controller. Maxim Chambers has no collective legal identity of any kind: any barristers practising from this set of chambers are self-employed individuals and Mr A Maqsood is the head of Chambers. This privacy website policy also applies to barristers whose practices are part of Maxim Chambers, they are themselves data controllers.

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Personal data we may collect about you

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3. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

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name;

contact;

email address;

name of organisation;

IP address (automatically collected);

web browser type and version (automatically collected);

operating system (automatically collected);

a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and

selections made using our website forms whenever you complete an online form.

If you are a potential employee then additionally job title, curriculum vitae, your education, employment history and similar matters and similar information that you may provide to us.

 

4. We may obtain your personal data when you register to use this website, send us feedback, post material, contact us for any reason, sign up to a service, enter a competition, purchase goods or services.

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5. We may monitor your use of this website through the use of cookies and similar tracking devices. For example, we may monitoring; how many times you visit, which pages you go to, traffic data, location data and the originating domain name of a user’s internet service provider. This information helps us to build a profile of our users. Some of this data will be aggregated or statistical, which means that we will not be able to identify you individually. Please see further the section on Use of cookies below.

 

How we use your personal data

 

6. We will use your personal data for:

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helping us identify you and any matters you have instructed us on;

administration;

research, statistical analysis and behavioural analysis;

marketing;

investigate and settle inquiries and disputes;

customising this website and its content to your particular preferences; and

improving our services.

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7. We will only contact you by email if you have asked us to do so or if your feedback is negative. If you have changed your mind and would prefer us not to contact you, then you can opt out at any time. See further Your rights below.

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Disclosure of your personal data

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8. We may disclose your personal data to your barrister or solicitor who provided you the service.

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Keeping your data secure

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9. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, for example we store your personal data on secure servers. Whilst we will use all reasonable efforts to safeguard your personal data, you acknowledge that the use of the internet is not entirely secure and for this reason we cannot guarantee the security or integrity of any personal data which are transferred from you or to you via the internet.

 

10. We will retain site visitor’s relevant personal information for at least three years from the date of the last interaction and in compliance with our obligations under the EU GDPR. We and/or our barrister will in general retain relevant personal data of clients to whom services were provided for up to 16 years from the date of our last interaction with that client and in compliance with our obligations under the EU GDPR.

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Monitoring

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11. We may monitor and record communications with you (such as emails) for the purpose of quality assurance and compliance.

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Use of cookies

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12. A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer (or other electronic device) when you access our website. We use cookies on this website to:

recognise you whenever you visit this website (this speeds up your access to the site as you do not have to log on each time);

obtain information about your preferences, online movements and use of the internet;

carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve our content and services and to help us better understand our visitor requirements and interests; and

make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.

 

13. The information we obtain from our use of cookies will not usually contain your personal data. Although we may obtain information about your computer or other electronic device such as your IP address, your browser and/or other internet log information, this will not usually identify you personally. In certain circumstances we may collect personal information about you – but only where you voluntarily provide it (e.g. by completing an online form). In most cases we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this website. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for us to provide you with a service you have requested.

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14. There is a notice on our home page which describes how we use cookies and which also provides a link to our Privacy Policy. If you use this website after this notification has been displayed to you we will assume that you consent to our use of cookies for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

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Description of cookies

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15. The table below is designed to provide more information about the cookies we use and why: Google Analytics - This is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc which uses cookies to show us how visitors found and explored our site, and how we can enhance their experience. It provides us with information about the behaviour of our visitors (eg how long they stayed on the site, the average number of pages viewed) and also tells us how many visitors we have had.

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How to turn off cookies

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16. If you do not want to accept cookies, you can change your browser settings so that cookies are not accepted. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of this website. For further information about cookies and how to disable them please go to: www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org

 

Your rights

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17. Under data protection law, you have rights including:

Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information;

Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete;

Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances;

Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances;

Your right to object to processing - You have the the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances;

Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances; and

You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

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18. A subject access request is a request received from a data subject asking for access to personal data which we process about him or her. You have the right, subject to the payment of a small fee (currently [£10]) to request access to personal data which we may process about you. If you wish to exercise this right you should:

put your request in writing (info@maxlaw.co.uk);

include proof of your identity and address (eg a copy of your driving licence or passport, and a recent utility or credit card bill);

attach a cheque in the amount of £10 made payable to Maxim Chambers; and

specify the personal data you want access to, including any account or reference numbers where applicable.

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19. You have the right to require us to correct any inaccuracies in your data free of charge. If you wish to exercise this right you should:

put your request in writing (info@maxlaw.co.uk);

provide us with enough information to identify you (eg account number, username, registration details); and

specify the information that is incorrect and what it should be replaced with.

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20. You also have the right to ask us to stop processing your personal data for direct marketing purposes If you wish to exercise this right you should:

put your request in writing (an email sent to (info@maxlaw.co.uk) with a header that says ‘Unsubscribe’ is acceptable);

provide us with enough information to identify you (eg account number, username, registration details); and

if your objection is not to direct marketing in general, but to direct marketing by a particular channel (eg email or telephone) please specify the channel you are objecting to.

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21. Please contact us at info@maxlaw.co.uk if you wish to make a request.

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How to complain

 

22. If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at info@maxlaw.co.uk. You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

 

The ICO’s address:            

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

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Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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Our contact details

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23. We welcome your feedback and questions. If you wish to contact us, please send an email to (info@maxlaw.co.uk) or you can write to us at Maxim Chambers Kemp House 152-160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX or call us on 02074382007. Our registered office is Maxim Chambers Kemp House 152-160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX.

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24. We may change this privacy policy from time to time. You should check this policy occasionally to ensure you are aware of the most recent version which will apply each time you access this website.

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PRIVACY POLICY/NOTICE

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BARRISTER ASAD MAQSOOD

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In order to provide legal advice and representation, I need to collect and hold personal information. This may be your personal data or information relating to other parties involved in the matter. I will take all possible steps to protect personal information. I will ensure that I do not do anything that may 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. 

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Data controller

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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 MAXIM CHAMBERS KEMP HOUSE 152-160 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1V2NX and my ICO registration number is ZA312593. If you need to contact me about your data or this privacy notice, you can reach me at info@maxlaw.co.uk.

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Data collection

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The vast majority of the information that I hold about you is provided to or gathered by me in the course of your case and/or proceedings. Your solicitor and/or I will tell you why we need the information and how we will use it. On occasion I may also obtain information that is available publicly.

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What data do I process about you?

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

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  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Payment or bank details

  • Date of birth

  • Next of kin details

  • Details pertaining to education and employment

  • Information on your background & current circumstances

  • Financial information.

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Where relevant, I may also need to process special category personal data that reveals your: 

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  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Political opinions

  • Religious and philosophical beliefs

  • Trade union membership

  • Genetic data

  • Biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person

  • Data concerning health

  • Sex life and sexual orientation.

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On occasion, I may also process personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences.

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My lawful basis for processing your information

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

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  • Consent of the data subject – where this required, I will ensure that I have your specific consent for processing your data.

  • Performance of a contract with the data subject or to take steps to enter into a contract.

  • Compliance with a legal obligation – to comply with various regulatory and professional obligations, e.g. filing tax returns with HMRC.

  • The legitimate interests of my business or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests, rights or freedoms of the data subject.

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Examples of legitimate interests include:

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  • Where the data subject is a client or in the service of the controller;

  • Provision of legal services and advice;

  • Processing is necessary to ensure network and information security, including preventing unauthorised access;

  • For purposes of practice management, accounting and debt recovery;

  • For completion of professional regulatory requirements;

  • Processing for direct marketing purposes, or to prevent fraud; and

  • Reporting threats to public security.

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Special category processing

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I process special category data when:

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1.    I have your explicit consent to do so; or

2.    It is necessary for the exercise or defence of legal claims or judicial acts.

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Criminal data processing

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On occasion, I process data relating to criminal offences where it is necessary for:

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·      The purpose of, or in connection with, any legal proceedings;

·      The purpose of obtaining legal advice; or

·      The purposes of establishing, exercising or defending legal rights.

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I use your information to:

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  • Provide legal advice and representation;

  • Assist in training pupils and mini pupils;

  • Investigate and address your concerns;

  • Communicate with you about news, updates and events;

  • Investigate or address legal proceedings relating to your use of my services, or as otherwise allowed by applicable law;

  • Make statutory returns as required by HMRC or BSB;

  • Assist in any tendering or panel membership applications;

  • Assist in any other applications for the purpose of professional development or career progression;

  • Communicate legal updates and judgments to other legal professionals;

  • For marketing purposes.

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I may share your personal data with:

 

  • Instructing solicitors or other lawyers involved in your case;

  • A pupil or mini pupil, under my training;

  • Opposing counsel, for the purposes of resolving the case;

  • My chambers management and staff who provide administrative services;

  • My regulator or legal advisors in the event of a dispute or other legal matter;

  • Law enforcement officials, government authorities, or other third parties to meet any legal obligations;

  • Legal directories, for the purpose of professional development;

  • Any relevant panel or tendering committee, for the purpose of professional development;

  • Accountants and banking officials;

  • Regulators or arbitrators, where complaints or disputes arise;

  • Any other party where I ask you for consent, and you consent, to the sharing.

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Transfers to third countries and international organisations

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I transfer personal data to the following third countries or international organisations using the identified safeguards because the cloud service provider used is based in the USA.

 

Under the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC, companies must ensure certain safeguards when transferring personal data from the EU and the EEA to the USA. The cloud provider relies upon a variety of legal mechanisms to transfer personal data, including contracts with their users. The Cloud provider complies with the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information transferred from the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland to the USA. Adhering to the Privacy Shield Principles ensures an organization provides adequate privacy protection under the EU data protection directive. I am satisfied that such transferred data is fully protected and safeguarded as required by the General Data Protection Regulation.

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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 how long I hold data for 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 a claim or dispute;

  • I am legally required to; or

  • There are overriding legitimate business interests to do so.

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Your rights


The GDPR gives you specific rights in terms of 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, and 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:

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http://ico.org.uk/for_the_public/personal_information

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and this is the organisation that you can complain to if you are unhappy with how I have dealt with your query.

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Accessing and correcting your information

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You may request access to, correction of, or a copy of your information by contacting me at info@maxlaw.co.uk. 

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Marketing opt-outs

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

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I will occasionally update my privacy notice. When I make significant changes, I will notify you of these through email. I will also publish the updated notice on maxlaw.co.uk.

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