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Privacy Notice

(Privacy Notice for Clients and Prospective Clients in the EU and UK)

Effective Date: [2/25/2025]

At Law Accent (UK), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a secure and transparent manner. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, and outlines your rights in relation to that data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

Law Accent (UK) is a provider of data protection and privacy services for organisations across various industries. This Privacy Notice applies to all personal data processed by us during the course of our business activities. We may act as a Data Controller or a Data Processor depending on the nature of our relationship and activities. 

Data Controller 

Unless otherwise stated, we act as a Data Controller when we process your personal data. This means that we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for ensuring that such processing complies with applicable data protection laws. 

Data Processor 

In some cases, we may act as a Data Processor on behalf of our clients. When acting as a Data Processor, we process personal data on instructions from the Data Controller (our client). In these cases, we are not responsible for determining the purposes or legal grounds for processing but instead follow the instructions provided by the Data Controller to perform services related to data protection. 

For further clarification regarding our role as a Data Controller or Data Processor, or to enquire about how we process your personal data, please contact us: 

Data Protection Officer (DPO): 

Law Accent (UK) 

Address: 82a, James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE. 

Email: dpo@lawaccent.co.uk 

Phone number: +44-7367-678102 


We may collect and process the following categories of personal data depending on our relationship with you: 

 

Type of Information 

Examples 

Contact Information 

Name, email address, phone number, postal address 

Business Information 

Job title, employer details, professional background, and other business-related information. 

Financial Information 

Payment details, billing address, and bank account information for transactions. 

Employment Information 

Resume, employment history, professional references 

Technical Data 

IP address, browser type, device details, website usage statistics, browsing history, etc. 

Communications 

Emails, phone records, meeting notes, online forms. 

Cookies & Tracking Data 

Data collected through cookies and analytics tools (see our Cookie Policy) 

 

Information Sources: 

    • Directly from you 
    • Automatically through website interactions 
    • From third parties, such as professional bodies, government agencies, or publicly available sources 

We process your personal data for the following purposes: 

Purpose 

Description 

Providing Services 

Delivering data protection and consultancy services 

Client Communication and relationship management 

Responding to enquiries, managing client relationships, process payment, and send service-related updates. 

Marketing and promotional purposes 

With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you newsletters, offers, and updates. 

Website and service Improvement 

To analyse usage data for enhancing our website, services, and customer experience. 

Legal and Regulatory Compliance 

To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as financial reporting or tax obligations. 

Recruitment 

Processing job applications, managing employment relationships 

 

When we act as a Data Processor, we only process personal data on the instructions of the Data Controller (our client) and for the specific purposes agreed upon in our contractual arrangements. This could include tasks such as: 

    • Data storage and processing. 
    • Data analysis or reporting for our clients. 
    • Managing business operations on behalf of our clients. 

 

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: 

 

Legal Basis 

Description 

Consent 

Where you have given explicit consent for specific activities like marketing or communication preferences. 

Contractual Necessity 

To fulfil obligations under a contract with you 

Legal Obligations 

To comply with legal obligations such as tax and accounting regulations. 

Legitimate Interests 

Business operations, service delivery (ensuring it does not override your rights, and you have not objected) 

 

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable laws. The general retention periods are as follows: 

Category 

Retention Period 

Prospective Clients 

Data will be kept for up to two years after the last interaction or identifiable action. 

Clients 

Data will be retained for up to six years after the end of the financial year in which you were no longer a customer. 

Marketing Data 

Retained for up to two years from the date of consent, unless you withdraw consent earlier. 

When your data is no longer needed, we will ensure it is either deleted or anonymised in line with data protection regulations. 

As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: 

Right 

Description 

Access 

Obtain a copy of your personal data 

Correction 

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data 

Deletion 

Request data deletion when there is no legitimate reason for us to keep it. 

Restriction 

Limit how we process your data 

Objection 

Object to processing based on legitimate interests 

Data Portability 

Request transfer of your data to another provider where applicable 

Withdraw Consent 

Where we process data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time. 

 

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dpo@lawaccent.co.uk . Verification of identity may be required. 

We do not use automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you. 

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. These measures include: 

    • Secure storage and encryption of sensitive data. 
    • Restricted access to personal data to authorised personnel only. 
    • Regular security audits and risk assessments. 
    • Staff training on data protection and privacy best practices. 

We may share your personal data with the following parties: 

    • Internal departments: To facilitate the delivery of services or products. 
    • Service providers: Third parties who assist us with specific services, such as IT support, payment processing, marketing, cloud storage, analytics providers. 
    • Regulatory authorities: If required by law or to enforce our legal rights. 
    • Business transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner without compromising our obligations under the terms of this Privacy Notice. 

We will not sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes beyond the scope described in this Privacy Notice. 

Where we transfer and process your personal data outside the UK or EEA; such as when working with service providers or affiliates, we ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws by implementing appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision from the European Commission or UK Government. For more details, contact us at dpo@lawaccent.co.uk. 

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. If discovered, we take steps to delete such data. If you know of any such situation, please contact dpo@lawaccent.co.uk 

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at dpo@lawaccent.co.uk, +44-7367-678102, postal address: Address: 82a, James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE. If you are still dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. 

  • ICO (UK) 

Wycliffe House, Water Lane 

Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5AF 

03031231113 

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through appropriate channels. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we recommend checking it periodically. 

 

Issued:14th February 2025 

Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Law Accent UK
Email: info@lawaccent.com
Phone: +44-7367-678102
Address: 82a, James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE.


Thank you for trusting Law Accent UK with your data protection needs.