Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29th july 2025
SKENE LAW is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for us to provide legal services and operate our business. This may include your name, contact details, identification documents, billing information, and details relevant to your legal matter.
We may collect this information directly from you, via our website, by telephone, email, in person, or through third parties where necessary and authorised.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide legal advice and services;
- Communicate with you;
- Manage our business operations;
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations;
- Process payments and issue invoices;
- Send marketing communications (where you have consented).
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Our employees, contractors and service providers who assist in operating our business;
- Counsel, experts, and other professionals engaged in your matter;
- Court or tribunal personnel where necessary;
- Government authorities or regulators where required by law;
- Other third parties with your consent or where legally required.
4. Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes the use of physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards.
5. Access and Correction
You have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to request correction if it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading. Requests should be made in writing to our Privacy Officer at the contact details below.
6. Website Usage and Cookies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
7. Overseas Disclosure
We do not generally disclose personal information to overseas recipients unless it is necessary for your matter and with your consent, or where required by law.
8. Complaints
If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate your complaint and respond promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (www.oaic.gov.au).
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will be published on our website and will apply from the date stated.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Privacy Officer
SKENE LAW
6-8 Pemmell Street
Totonto NSW 2283
Phone: 0479 173 961
Email: peter@skenelaw.com.au
