Sathya Law Privacy Policy
Sathya Laws recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. As lawyers we have a professional obligation to keep confidential all information we receive within a lawyer-client relationship. We are committed to protecting any personal information we hold. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your personal information and safeguard your privacy.
From January 1, 2004, all businesses engaged in commercial activities must comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information, which it incorporates. These obligations extend to lawyers and law firms, including Sathya Law.
The term, "Personal information" includes any information about or that can be used to identify an individual. Generally, personal information may include a person's name and home contact information, billing and account information, information relevant to their legal matters and other information incidental to the provision of legal advice and services by Sathya Law. We collect information only by lawful and fair means, and not in an unreasonably intrusive way. Wherever possible we collect your personal information directly from you, both at the start of a retainer and in the course of our representation.
The types of personal information we may collect about an individual will depend upon the nature of the services we are requested to provide or the purpose for collecting the information. We may also collect personal information about directors, officers, shareholders and employees of a client, adverse parties and other parties who are individuals. In certain circumstances, we may be required pursuant to our professional or statutory obligations to verify the identity of a client or third party which may include getting additional personal information, such as a person's occupation or date of birth. Examples of some sources that we may obtain information about you are: your insurance company; your real estate agent in a property transaction; a government agency or registry; your employer, if we are acting for you; your accountant.
Purposes for Collecting, Using or Disclosing Personal Information
We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and we limit the amount and type of personal information we collect, use or disclose to that necessary for the purposes identified. Generally speaking, we collect, use and disclose personal information of clients and other individuals for the primary purpose of providing legal services and advice on matters in which we have been retained. We also collect and use personal information for administrative purposes such as billing, maintenance of our document management and precedent systems.
We also collect and use personal information of clients and prospective clients to establish and foster relationships by communicating about our firm and our services. We use personal information to distribute publications, invitations to events, and other activities in order to market our services.
We may share personal information with third parties in the course of representing clients, including conducting negotiations, litigation or other proceedings. Such third parties may include opposing parties and their counsel, foreign counsel and advisors, witnesses, courts and adjudicators.
Consent
We do not collect, use or disclose personal information without consent. However, because we only collect information which is necessary for our intended purposes, as a general rule our practice is not to request written consent to do so where, as in most cases, consent is implied. By contacting us or voluntarily providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. To the extent that you provide personal information of another individual to us, you represent that you have the necessary consent or authority to permit us to collect, use and disclose such personal information for the purposes set out in, and in accordance with, this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to our continued use and disclosure of your personal information (upon reasonable notice and subject to legal or contractual restrictions) and we provide an opt-out opportunity to individuals from our publications and distribution lists.
In some cases we may be authorized or required by law to collect, use or disclose personal information without consent. For instance, we may be required to disclose information to civil or regulatory authorities or pursuant to a subpoena or court order.
Retention and Safeguards
We retain personal information for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected or in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
We use safeguards that are standard in the legal profession to protect the security of personal information in our possession. This includes the establishment of policies and procedures and the training of personnel, the use of physically secure facilities, the adoption of other standard security practices.
To the extent we enter into arrangements with service providers, agents and contractors to store, handle or process personal information on our behalf, such as for data processing, document storage and office services, we take reasonable steps, by contractual means or otherwise, to ensure that such parties use the information only for the purposes of complying with such arrangements and that they provide comparable privacy protection while the information is in their possession or control.
Our Website
Visitors to our website are not required to provide any individually identifiable information, such as a name or address, nor do we collect such information passively by electronic means. We collect only general information about visitors, such as their IP addresses and times of visit, and use this information to improve our website. However, if you decide to give us personal information, such as your e-mail address, we will use it only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We do not provide any information to third parties regarding individual visitors to the website. While reasonable precautions are taken to protect all information that is given to us, due to the nature of the Internet, we do not guarantee that there will not be any unauthorized access to your information. From time to time, our website may contain links to other websites which may collect your personal information. We do not assume any responsibility for the privacy practices of the third parties operating such websites. You should read the privacy policies of these websites and in light of such policies, decide whether or not you want to provide your personal information to the operators of these third party websites.
Access to Your Personal Information and Further Information
You have the right to access and challenge the accuracy and completeness of any personal information about you in our possession, and to have such information amended, subject to exceptions permitted or required by applicable law. To make an access or amendment request or if you have a question or concern about your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please send a written request to:
Sathya Law
Suite 204
1585 Markham Road
Scarborough, ON M1B 2W1
Changes to our Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy is available in its entirety at http://www.sathyalaw.com. We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time by updating our Privacy Policy on our website. Please check back frequently for the most current version of our Privacy Policy.
Sathya Laws recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. As lawyers we have a professional obligation to keep confidential all information we receive within a lawyer-client relationship. We are committed to protecting any personal information we hold. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your personal information and safeguard your privacy.
From January 1, 2004, all businesses engaged in commercial activities must comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information, which it incorporates. These obligations extend to lawyers and law firms, including Sathya Law.
The term, "Personal information" includes any information about or that can be used to identify an individual. Generally, personal information may include a person's name and home contact information, billing and account information, information relevant to their legal matters and other information incidental to the provision of legal advice and services by Sathya Law. We collect information only by lawful and fair means, and not in an unreasonably intrusive way. Wherever possible we collect your personal information directly from you, both at the start of a retainer and in the course of our representation.
The types of personal information we may collect about an individual will depend upon the nature of the services we are requested to provide or the purpose for collecting the information. We may also collect personal information about directors, officers, shareholders and employees of a client, adverse parties and other parties who are individuals. In certain circumstances, we may be required pursuant to our professional or statutory obligations to verify the identity of a client or third party which may include getting additional personal information, such as a person's occupation or date of birth. Examples of some sources that we may obtain information about you are: your insurance company; your real estate agent in a property transaction; a government agency or registry; your employer, if we are acting for you; your accountant.
Purposes for Collecting, Using or Disclosing Personal Information
We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and we limit the amount and type of personal information we collect, use or disclose to that necessary for the purposes identified. Generally speaking, we collect, use and disclose personal information of clients and other individuals for the primary purpose of providing legal services and advice on matters in which we have been retained. We also collect and use personal information for administrative purposes such as billing, maintenance of our document management and precedent systems.
We also collect and use personal information of clients and prospective clients to establish and foster relationships by communicating about our firm and our services. We use personal information to distribute publications, invitations to events, and other activities in order to market our services.
We may share personal information with third parties in the course of representing clients, including conducting negotiations, litigation or other proceedings. Such third parties may include opposing parties and their counsel, foreign counsel and advisors, witnesses, courts and adjudicators.
Consent
We do not collect, use or disclose personal information without consent. However, because we only collect information which is necessary for our intended purposes, as a general rule our practice is not to request written consent to do so where, as in most cases, consent is implied. By contacting us or voluntarily providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. To the extent that you provide personal information of another individual to us, you represent that you have the necessary consent or authority to permit us to collect, use and disclose such personal information for the purposes set out in, and in accordance with, this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to our continued use and disclosure of your personal information (upon reasonable notice and subject to legal or contractual restrictions) and we provide an opt-out opportunity to individuals from our publications and distribution lists.
In some cases we may be authorized or required by law to collect, use or disclose personal information without consent. For instance, we may be required to disclose information to civil or regulatory authorities or pursuant to a subpoena or court order.
Retention and Safeguards
We retain personal information for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected or in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
We use safeguards that are standard in the legal profession to protect the security of personal information in our possession. This includes the establishment of policies and procedures and the training of personnel, the use of physically secure facilities, the adoption of other standard security practices.
To the extent we enter into arrangements with service providers, agents and contractors to store, handle or process personal information on our behalf, such as for data processing, document storage and office services, we take reasonable steps, by contractual means or otherwise, to ensure that such parties use the information only for the purposes of complying with such arrangements and that they provide comparable privacy protection while the information is in their possession or control.
Our Website
Visitors to our website are not required to provide any individually identifiable information, such as a name or address, nor do we collect such information passively by electronic means. We collect only general information about visitors, such as their IP addresses and times of visit, and use this information to improve our website. However, if you decide to give us personal information, such as your e-mail address, we will use it only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We do not provide any information to third parties regarding individual visitors to the website. While reasonable precautions are taken to protect all information that is given to us, due to the nature of the Internet, we do not guarantee that there will not be any unauthorized access to your information. From time to time, our website may contain links to other websites which may collect your personal information. We do not assume any responsibility for the privacy practices of the third parties operating such websites. You should read the privacy policies of these websites and in light of such policies, decide whether or not you want to provide your personal information to the operators of these third party websites.
Access to Your Personal Information and Further Information
You have the right to access and challenge the accuracy and completeness of any personal information about you in our possession, and to have such information amended, subject to exceptions permitted or required by applicable law. To make an access or amendment request or if you have a question or concern about your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please send a written request to:
Sathya Law
Suite 204
1585 Markham Road
Scarborough, ON M1B 2W1
Changes to our Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy is available in its entirety at http://www.sathyalaw.com. We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time by updating our Privacy Policy on our website. Please check back frequently for the most current version of our Privacy Policy.
