Your data protection rights under UK GDPR
Last updated: January 2024
Fairborn Legal Associates is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page provides additional information about your rights and our obligations under data protection law.
Fairborn Legal Associates acts as the data controller for personal information processed in connection with our legal services and website operations.
Contact:
Fairborn Legal Associates
47 Chancery Court
Manchester M2 4WQ
Email: [email protected]
Under data protection legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
You have the right to know how your personal data is being collected and used. Our Privacy Policy provides this information in a clear and accessible manner.
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. This is commonly known as a Subject Access Request (SAR). We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
If any personal data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. We will address rectification requests within one month.
Also known as the "right to be forgotten", you can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including:
Note: This right does not apply where we need to retain data for legal claims, regulatory compliance, or other legal obligations.
You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain situations, such as while we verify the accuracy of your data or consider an objection you have raised.
Where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means, you can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or significant effects. We do not currently use such automated decision-making.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, this may be extended by a further two months, in which case we will inform you of the extension and reasons.
We rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:
In providing legal services, we may process special category data (sensitive personal data) such as health information or data concerning religious beliefs. Such processing is carried out under explicit consent or where necessary for legal claims.
We primarily process data within the United Kingdom. If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or transfers to countries with adequate protection.
Given the nature of our processing activities, we have not appointed a Data Protection Officer. However, our compliance team oversees data protection matters and can be reached at the contact details above.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: www.ico.org.uk
We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.
We review our data protection practices regularly and will update this page as necessary. Please check back periodically for any changes.