LIGETI PARTNERS’ PRIVACY POLICY

Ligeti Partners is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of
information it collects from clients, service providers and contractors. In acting for
clients, the firm adheres to its fiduciary duties, duty of confidentiality and legal
professional privilege in all actions taken on clients’ behalf. Further, in the conduct of
this practice, Ligeti Partners is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 and therefore must
comply with the National Privacy Principles which govern the collection, use,
handling and disclosure of personal and sensitive information.”

Collection
In most circumstances we collect information directly from you. This may be through
correspondence, email, in person and by telephone. Indicative information we may
collect includes your name, contact details, date of birth and any fact or opinion you
provide that is related to the matter you are seeking advice or representation on. We
may also obtain information from a third party such a past or present employer, your
medical practitioners, your bank, etc.

In relation individuals acting as service providers, contractors or agents of the firm,
we collect your name, contact details and relevant information concerning your
dealings with us.

Purpose of Collection
In relation to clients, this information is collected to provide you with legal advice and
representation. In the provision of such services, we may provide information to
agents to take action or make enquiries in relation to the conduct of your matter. For
example, at your instruction, a barrister may be briefed, expert advice sought, or
investigators / loss adjusters may be engaged to conduct a title search in relation to
your matter. We may also access your information to send you information about the
firm’s activities or developments in law that we believe will be of interest to you.
In relation to individuals acting as service providers, contractors or agents, we may
use your information to access or use services provided by you or an organisation
that you work for.

Use and Disclosure of Information
We use and disclose your information for the primary purpose for which you have
provided the information. In addition to the use and disclosure of information outlined
above and under ‘Purpose of Collection’, we also use and disclose information for
purposes ancillary and consequential to the primary purpose of collection such as
invoicing, related correspondence and accurate file management. To this end the
firm may use the services of agents, service providers or contractors. All such third
parties must comply with fiduciary and confidentiality duties and the Privacy Act in
their handling and management of information.

At your instruction or according to the requirements of law, we may disclose your
information to organisations such as regulatory authorities, government
departments, courts, or other parties or advisers.

Security of Information
The information you provide us is stored on computer and paper based files as
appropriate. The secure storage and use of information is of paramount importance
to us so that all reasonable steps are taken to protect the information from misuse or
loss, or unauthorised access, modification or disclosure by means such as password
and network protection, and secure storage of paper based and other records.
In addition, all staff with access to your personal information are bound by duties of
confidentiality.

Accuracy of Personal Information
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information we collect is accurate,
complete and up to date at the time of collection. If your circumstances change or
you have reason to believe our records are not accurate, complete or up to date,
please contact us immediately and we will take all reasonable steps to amend the
information in accordance with the above criteria or an alternative may be discussed
with you.

Access
You may request access to personal information that we hold on you. However, our
discretion, duties and obligations under law may restrict your access. Given this, all
reasonable actions will be taken to assist access or to address any reasons you
have to seek access. If access is denied, we will provide you with reasons in
accordance with law. If access is provided, a reasonable fee may be charged for
time and other costs incurred in providing access.

Contacting Us
If you have any queries concerning any aspect of this policy or our practices, or a
concern or complaint please contact us.

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