Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP (CMB) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of personal information. This policy outlines our practices in managing your personal information, adhering to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and related standards.
We collect personal information in connection with the provision of legal services. Collection is limited to what is necessary and is usually obtained directly from clients. However, we may also obtain information about you from other sources including, for example:
Your personal information is used for the purpose of the provision of legal advice and services, for client identification and verification, to manage client databases, and for billing purposes. We restrict access to personal information to necessary personnel and ensure its use aligns with the purposes for which it was collected.
By providing personal information to CMB, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this policy. Consent may be explicit or implied through your interactions with us. If you choose not to provide the required personal information, certain services may not be available to you.
CMB may disclose your personal information under specific circumstances, such as:
We retain personal information as long as necessary for its collected purposes. Post the end of a client relationship, we keep the information for a period of 15 years to address any future issues. Subsequently, it is destroyed, deleted, or erased.
CMB employs safeguards to protect personal information from loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure. This includes:
Our staff is trained in these measures to ensure the integrity of your personal information.
We strive to maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date personal information. Clients are encouraged to inform us of any changes to their information.
Be aware that email and other forms of communication are not entirely secure. While we balance security and convenience, we recommend caution in sending sensitive information through these mediums.
This policy is subject to regular review and updates. Changes will be communicated as necessary.
Our website (www.cmblaw.ca) may contain links to other sites not governed by this policy. We monitor website traffic to optimize service, without disclosing identifiable personal information.
For inquiries or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact our managing partner:
Matthew Scott
Managing Partner
Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
Suite 800, 179 John Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1X4
mscott@cmblaw.ca
416.217.0870