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Disclaimer

General

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Privacy Policy

General

McBratney Law recognises the importance of your privacy and understands your concerns about the security of your personal information. We are committed to protecting any personal information that we hold. This Privacy Policy details how we generally collect, hold, use and disclose personal information and your rights in relation to the personal information that we hold about you.

When we deal with organisations (such as a corporation or a Government Department or agency) we may collect personal information about individuals who are employees, directors or principals of those organisations or their associates. If you are an organisation and you provide us with personal information about such individuals, or are otherwise aware that we have collected personal information about such individuals, we ask you to assist us by referring the relevant individuals to this Privacy Policy. Before you provide us with personal information about an individual that is sensitive information, you must ensure that you are authorised by the relevant individual to disclose that information to us.

Where this Privacy Policy refers to a party that may be either an individual or an organisation (such as our clients or service providers), the reference includes individuals who are employees, directors, or principals of an organisation or its associates.

Personal information

‘Personal information’ is defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to mean any information or opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether the information or opinion is true or not and whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.

The kinds of personal information we collect and hold

We collect and hold a range of personal information in connection with carrying out our business and functions as a legal services provider. The kinds of personal information we collect and hold about you will depend upon the nature of our relationship with you.

Our clients

• name, job title, and contact details;
• communications between you and us;
• financial information;
• information about your areas of legal interest or specialisation; and
• other personal information that you provide to us (such as when you respond to an invitation to attend a seminar or function) or that we collect in the course of our relationship with you.

To the extent that it is relevant to the work we are undertaking for a client or our general relationship with a client, we may also collect and hold personal information about clients that is sensitive information under the Privacy Act (for example, health information, membership of associations, religious beliefs or criminal records).

Our contractors, service providers, suppliers and job applicants

• name and contact details;
• information contained in resumes;
• educational details, transcripts, employment history, skills and background checks;
• references from past employers and referees;
• information collected during the interview or assessment process;
• details of your performance under any contract; and
• personal information required to make payments (e.g. bank account details).

We may also collect sensitive information where relevant (for example, trade association membership, criminal records, health information).

Website users, online contacts and attendees at seminars and functions

The amount and type of information we collect from you when you use our website or contact us online will depend upon your use of the facilities and services available. The personal information we collect online is normally information you supply (for example when subscribing, registering, accepting an invitation, or completing a form).

Examples of information we may collect:

• your name, contact details, employer and job title;
• your areas of legal interest or specialisation;
• health or dietary information where relevant (e.g. diabetes, allergies);
• religious requirements (e.g. Halal or Kosher) where relevant; and
• membership of political, professional or trade associations or unions where relevant.

We may also collect personal information when you provide a business card at a function or contact us via social media.

Alumni

If you are a former employee wishing to join our alumni program, we will collect contact details, gender, current employment information and information about your previous employment with us.

Other individuals

In providing services to clients we may need to collect personal information about other individuals (for example other parties to matters, their representatives, service providers). The information collected will depend on the circumstances and may include name, contact details, job title and communications, and in some cases sensitive information.

How we collect personal information

We generally collect personal information directly from the individual concerned or an organisation. We may also collect personal information from third parties such as:

• our clients;
• government agencies;
• law enforcement bodies;
• publicly available records and registries;
• court or tribunal records;
• ratings and search agencies;
• regulatory and licensing bodies;
• service providers and referees;
• recruitment agencies;
• online searches and social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook).

If you supply us with personal information about another individual, please ensure you have the authority to provide that information and refer that person to this Privacy Policy.

How we hold personal information

We hold personal information in hardcopy and electronic form and take reasonable steps to protect it from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Hardcopy records are stored in access-controlled premises; electronic records are stored within our secure network and with third party data storage providers who are required to protect information in accordance with applicable laws.

Purposes for which we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information

We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information for purposes including:

• providing services requested by clients;
• contracting out functions to external service providers (barristers, search agents, forensic witnesses, accountants, mediators, printers, IT, marketing, recruitment, etc.);
• maintaining and developing client relationships;
• research, planning, service development, security and risk management;
• marketing our services and administering online subscriptions;
• organising events;
• assessing applications from prospective employees, contractors and service providers;
• managing insurance and compliance obligations;
• carrying out searches and enquiries for regulatory or prudential purposes; and
• to otherwise carry out our functions as professional legal service providers.

Direct marketing

If you are a client or have provided contact details we may send emails about legal developments and our services. We may use an email management system that inserts tracking codes to understand delivery, opening and link-clicking. You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting our Privacy Officer.

Overseas disclosures of personal information

We may disclose personal information to external service providers located overseas (including the USA and England) for services such as marketing and data storage. If you apply for employment and have lived or worked overseas, we may disclose information to overseas recipients to assess your application. Apart from these cases, we are generally not likely to disclose personal information overseas, but it may be necessary depending on a client’s matter.

Access to your personal information and complaints

You have the right to request access to and correction of personal information we hold. Requests should be made to our Privacy Officer and we will respond within a reasonable period. In some cases we may charge a fee for access or refuse access where permitted by law.

If you wish to complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact our Privacy Officer. If you are dissatisfied with our response you may refer the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: www.oaic.gov.au or call 1300 363 992.

Privacy Officer

Email – [email protected]
Telephone – +61 401 774 404

Changes to our privacy policy
From time to time we may review and revise this Privacy Policy. We may notify changes by posting an updated version on our website. Please check the website from time to time to ensure you are familiar with the latest version.

Our Privacy Policy was last updated on 25 November 2025.