Privacy Notice

Who is responsible for your data

Peter Causton, a self-employed barrister practising as Chambers of Peter Causton, is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with this website and his practice. Contact: petercauston@btinternet.com.

What data is collected

• Information you provide through the enquiry form, including your name, contact details and a description of your matter;
• Correspondence sent by email or post;
• Information contained in instructions and case papers, where instructions are accepted.

The enquiry form

Information submitted through the enquiry form is used only to deal with your enquiry. It is recorded securely so that it can be reviewed, and it is forwarded by email to the professional email address used for enquiries. It is not added to any mailing list, is not used for marketing, and is not used for analytics or advertising. Only the information necessary to consider the enquiry is requested. Documents cannot be uploaded through the form, and confidential papers should not be sent until conflicts and availability have been checked.

Why it is processed

• To respond to enquiries and check conflicts and availability;
• To provide legal services where instructions are accepted;
• To comply with professional, regulatory and legal obligations.

The lawful bases relied upon are ordinarily the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests in operating a barrister’s practice. Special category and criminal offence data may be processed where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Sharing

Personal data may be shared with instructing solicitors, courts and tribunals, other parties to proceedings where necessary, and professional advisers, insurers and regulators where required.

Retention

Data is retained for as long as necessary for the purposes above and to comply with professional and regulatory requirements. [PETER TO CONFIRM] — retention periods.

Your rights

You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and data portability in certain circumstances. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.