Privacy Statement Collection of Personal Information
This Privacy Statement outlines how Morris & Prove Solicitors (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and manages your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. This statement applies to clients engaging our services for undertaking any transaction and/or the preparation of wills or administering an estate. We will be using your data exclusively for the purposes of completing your instructions and communicating with government departments where essential.
Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that is necessary to provide legal services to you, including but not limited to:
• Full name, address, date of birth, and contact details
• Identification documents (e.g., driver’s licence, passport)
• Details of property transactions (for conveyancing matters)
• Information regarding your assets, liabilities, and beneficiaries (for wills)
• Other information relevant to your legal matter
We may collect this information directly from you or, where necessary, from third parties with your consent.
Purpose of Collection
Your personal information is collected for the primary purpose of:
• Providing legal advice and services in relation to conveyancing and/or wills
• Fulfilling our legal and professional obligations, including verifying your identity
• Communicating with you regarding your matter
• Complying with legislative and regulatory requirements
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
• Government authorities, land registries, and financial institutions as required for your matter
• Other parties involved in your transaction (e.g., solicitors, real estate agents, accountants)
• Our professional advisers, insurers, and auditors
• Any other person or entity with your consent or as required by law
Security and Storage
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Your information may be stored in hard copy or electronically, and is only accessible by authorised personnel.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to, or correction of, your personal information held by us. Requests should be made in writing to the contact details below.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Paul Morris
Morris & Prove Solicitors
0403 246 636
paul@morrisprovesolicitors.au
Updates to this Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The most current version will be available on our website or upon request.
This Privacy Statement is provided for your information. Please contact us if you require further details regarding our privacy practices.