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Construction Legal understands the importance of privacy and is committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles, which set out how private sector organisations must handle and treat “personal information” and “sensitive information”.

We are firmly committed to ensuring that we are open and transparent about the manner in which we collect, manage and use your personal information. This Privacy Policy (Policy) sets out important information regarding the way Construction Legal collects, manages and uses personal information about you, how you may request access or correction of your personal information and how you may complain about a privacy breach.

“Personal information” means information or opinions about an individual whose identity can be apparent or can reasonably be ascertained from the information.

“Sensitive information” means personal information or an opinion about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious beliefs or affiliations, philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union, sexual preferences or practices, criminal record. It also includes your health information or genetic information.

1. What personal information does Construction Legal collect and how?

In all cases, Construction Legal will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive way.

Construction Legal client

When you provide Construction Legal with instructions we may collect personal information about you, such as your name, contact details, financial and banking details and any other personal information (including sensitive information) that you provide us in connection with receiving legal services. Construction Legal collects this personal information for the purpose of providing you with the legal services you have requested and so that we can facilitate the payment of fees and disbursements that are owed by you to us or third parties.

Occasionally we may use your contact details to provide you with legal updates and invites to seminars and events that we believe you may be interested in. At any time, you may opt out of receiving these communications by emailing Construction Legal Privacy Officer at enquiries@new.constructionlegal.com.au .

Construction Legal will usually only collect personal information directly from you unless you have provided us with consent or we are authorised by law to collect the information from a third party. If Construction Legal collects personal information about you from a third party, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are aware of the identity of the third party, their contact details, the purposes for which the information is collected, your ability to access the information, the law that compels the collection of the information and the main consequences to you if all or part of the information is not provided.

Service Provider

If you are a business service provider to Construction Legal, personal information about you including your name, company title, contact and banking details may be collected in order for us to contact you and to facilitate payment of any applicable service fees.

Employment Applicant

If you are making an application for employment, Construction Legal will collect personal information from you and may collect further personal information from referees and past employers set out in your resume and/or employment application. With your consent or if authorised by law Construction Legal may in some situations also collect further information about you, which could include a record check with the NSW Police.

2. How Construction Legal may use your personal information

Unless you provide Construction Legal with your consent, Construction Legal will only use the personal information collected for the primary and related purposes that Construction Legal disclose at the time the information is collected (for example, for the provision of legal advice or to appraise your employment application) and as set out in this Policy.

3. When Construction Legal may disclose your personal information

As a client of Construction Legal, Construction Legal may disclose your personal information to third parties to provide services in connection with the services that you have requested. The third parties that Construction Legal may disclose your personal information to include, but are not limited to, barristers and experts (eg. accountant, science, medical), Courts or Tribunals and regulators.

Construction Legal may also disclose personal information about you to service providers that assist Construction Legal in operating its general business.

Where required or permitted by law, Construction Legal may disclose personal information about you to other third parties.

4. Retention of Personal Information

Construction Legal will only retain personal information for as long as required by law and needed for our business functions and activities, including providing legal services that you have requested.

5. The quality of the personal information Construction Legal collects, uses and discloses

Construction Legal continually reviews the information it collects, uses and discloses to ensure that it is accurate, complete and up-to-date.

6. How Construction Legal keeps your personal information secure

Construction Legal protects your personal information from unauthorised access, modification, use and disclosure.

Personal information held by Construction Legal is kept in a secured environment whether that information is stored on paper or by an electronic means. We ensure that it is only authorised personnel, agents and contractors that have access to your personal information.

Construction Legal takes all reasonable steps to ensure that personal information that is no longer needed or required to be held by law is securely destroyed.

7. Anonymity and Pseudonymity

You are entitled to make a request for us to deal with you on an anonymous basis or through the use of a pseudonym. We will agree to the request if it is practicable and legal for us to do so. Due to the nature of the services that Construction Legal provides, it is anticipated that in almost all circumstances it will be impracticable for us to deal with you on an anonymous basis or through the use of a pseudonym.

8. Direct marketing

Construction Legal will only engage in direct marketing in accordance with the law. At any time you may contact Construction Legal to request that Construction Legal no longer provides you with marketing material. Construction Legal will promptly action all such requests. Alternatively, for email marketing communications you may click the unsubscribe link and you will be deleted from our marketing list.

9. How you can access or correct personal information Construction Legal holds about you

Construction Legal will provide you with access to your personal information held subject to the exemptions provided under the Privacy Act and our obligations of client legal privilege and confidentiality.

Construction Legal requires any request for access or correction to your personal information to be in writing with the appropriate proof of identification, such as a certified copy of your passport or drivers licence, and addressed to Construction Legal, Suite 104, Level 1, Lawson Place, 165-167 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000 or by emailing enquiries@new.constructionlegal.com.au.

Construction Legal will consider your request for access and will endeavour to respond to your request within 15 business days.

There is no cost for making a request to access or correct personal information about you and Construction Legal will ordinarily not charge for the cost of providing you with access to your personal information (for example photocopying charges).

If Construction Legal is required to decline your request for access or correction of your personal information we will provide you with reasons for our decision.

10. Transfer of personal information outside Australia

Construction Legal may, with your consent or where related to the primary purpose of collecting your personal information, transfer your personal information overseas; for example, to an overseas legal agent.

11. Website Browsing

Construction Legal website may store cookies on your hard drive in order to enable you to view or use areas of the website. We may use cookies for purely statistical purposes. We do not store personal information. If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may be able to change the settings of your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you each time a cookie is sent to your computer, giving you the choice whether to accept it or not.

12. Complaints

If you have any concerns or complaints regarding the way Construction Legal have handled personal information please contact Construction Legal in writing addressed to Suite 104, Level 1, Lawson Place, 165-167 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000 or by emailing enquiries@new.constructionlegal.com.au. Construction Legal Privacy Officer will investigate the concern or complaint and will endeavour to respond to all complaints within 15 business days, unless extenuating circumstances exist.

Construction Legal will take immediate steps to redress any proven privacy issues or breaches.

If you are unsatisfied with Construction Legal response or would like to complain about the way Construction Legal have handled your personal information, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner on 1300 363 992.

13. General information

The current version of this Policy can be obtained via Construction Legal website at https://constructionlegal.com.au/privacy.html or by contacting Construction Legal by emailing enquiries@new.constructionlegal.com.au.

This Policy is subject to regular review.

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Strong and reliable legal advice

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Diverse commercial and legal expertise

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Invaluable

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Jessica and the team at Construction Legal cannot be recommended enough.

Excellent

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We have been impressed with Construction Legal’s ability to deliver valuable training to our team, which has lifted the quality and expertise within Equifax. The team is a passionate group of highly skilled lawyers who are well-versed in all aspects of construction law that always have a close eye on the commerciality of the task at hand. Equifax has been fortunate to have them as a legal partner in relation to the iCIRT rating program, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with them in the future.

Best possible outcome

We have been using the team at Construction Legal for 7 years now for all our legal matters ranging from employment, negotiations, security of payment claims and Adjudication. In fact, for every security of payment claim that we have taken to adjudication, Construction Legal has ensured we obtained the best possible outcome.

The lawyers at Construction Legal are always accessible and more often than note we could be working four of them at one time across various projects. We can call on all our lawyers at Construction Legal at any time to bounce ideas around over the phone or request urgent advice which is great for me juggling managing the business and being time poor. Construction Legal is a valuable part of our business and their dedication and reliability should be applauded.

Supportive top level legal advice

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Very impressive

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The team has provided invaluable support to our organisation, always going above and beyond to ensure that our clients are satisfied with the services we provide. The team’s attention to detail and dedication to finding the best possible outcome for our owners corporation have made Construction Legal an invaluable asset to our team. We have received numerous compliments about the high-quality service they have received from Jessica and her team, and we are proud to have her as a member of our network of experts.

Collaborative and supportive

The Construction Legal team have demonstrated a high level of commitment throughout every project they have handled for us. They promptly addressed our inquiries and provided regular updates on the progress of each case, showcasing their ability to multitask effectively while ensuring consistency and quality. Their expertise has made navigating the legal landscape a seamless experience, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. With their exceptional skills and unwavering dedication, we have complete confidence in their ability to overcome any challenge and deliver outstanding results.

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