Data Protection Policy

This data protection policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose or otherwise process personal data of users in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”).

 

By accessing and using our website, you represent and warrant that you have read, understood and consented to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data as set out in the Policy.

 

Please note that we may update this Policy from time to time. Do refer to this page for the most updated version in this regard. By continuing to interact with us and use our services, you agree to be bound by the prevailing terms of the Policy as so updated from time to time.  

 

PERSONAL DATA
 

1. “Personal data” means any data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified: (a) from that data; or (b) from that data and other information to which we have or are likely to have access. Some examples of personal data that we may collect from you include your name, NRIC, passport or other identification number, mailing and email address as well as telephone number.  
   
   
   
   HOW WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA
    

2. We may collect personal data from you in various ways, including the following:
   
   (a)    when you engage our services or enter into any agreement with us; 
   
   (b)    when you communicate or interact with us via face-to-face meetings, telephone, letters, email, WhatsApp, or any other means; 
   
   (c)    when you provide documents and/or information to us; 
   
   (d)    when you visit or use our website; 
   
   (e)    when you subscribe to any of our online services or communication platforms (including electronic publications, updates, alerts, announcements); 
   
   (f)    when you attend a seminar or other event organised by us; 
   
   (g)    when you apply for any job, training contract or internship with us; 
   
   (h)    when we receive personal data about you from publicly available sources, search services or other third parties; and 
   
   (i)    when you share your personal data with us for any other purpose. 
   
   
   
   WHY WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA
    

3. Generally, we collect, use and disclose personal data for various purposes, including the following:
   
   (a)    providing our legal services; 
   
   (b)    responding to, processing and handling your queries, feedback and suggestions;
   
   (c)    verifying your identity, processing payments as well as managing our administrative and business operations;
   
   (d)    providing updates and other communications on developments relating to the law and in respect of our firm;
   
   (e)    complying with applicable laws and regulations, codes of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and directions issued by relevant authorities;
   
   (f)    managing the security of our premises, facilities and technology infrastructure as well as sending administrative notifications where necessary (e.g., security or maintenance notifications);
   
   (g)    improving our services and communications to you as well as the quality of your interaction with our website; and
   
   (h)    any other purpose relating to the above or which we may inform you at the timing of collection of your personal data.
   
    

4. Additionally, if you are seeking employment or any other appointment with the firm, we may collect, use and disclose your personal data for inter alia the following purposes:
   
   (a)    processing and assessing your application;
   
   (b)    performing background checks, verifying your credentials and qualifications as well as obtaining  employment references; and
   
   (c)    any other purpose relating to any of the above.
   
   
   
   DISCLOSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA 
    

5. Generally, we may disclose your personal data to:
   
   (a)    third party experts, consultants and foreign law firms assisting with your matters;
   
   (b)    third party service providers, agents or other entities that we have engaged in the course of or in connection with the provision of our services, where such disclosure is required for these purposes (including but not limited to service providers who provide information technology support and solutions, operational or administrative services such as courier services, telecommunications, payment and payroll processing, marketing and business development services); 
   
   (c)    professional bodies such as auditors and professional indemnity policy insurers;
   
   (d)    any relevant authorities, including professional regulatory bodies and/or law enforcement agencies, and to the extent necessary to comply with any laws, regulations, rules, directions, guidelines and other similar requirements; and
   
   (e)    any other party to whom you authorise us to disclose your personal data. 
   
   
   
   OUR WEBSITE
    

6. Where your use of the website is concerned, you acknowledge and accept that certain functions, when activated or used by you, will operate to send or display information about yourself, including but not limited to, your personal data to certain third parties, and you agree to the sharing of such information with these third parties. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be held responsible or accountable for any loss, injury or damage sustained by you for sharing the aforesaid information arising out of your activation or use of such features on the Website.
   
   
   
   COOKIES
    

7. The website may place and access certain cookies on your computer and/or any other electronic device used to access the website. We use cookies to improve the users’ browsing experience. By accessing our website, you agree that we may place cookies on your electronic device.
   
    

8. Should you wish to disable the cookies, you may do so by changing the settings in your browser. However, this may affect the functionality or user experience of our website.
   
   
   
   LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
    

9. Our website may contain links to external websites which are not managed by us. Our Policy does not apply to these third-party websites which you visit from ours. We make no representations as to the quality, suitability, functionality or legality of the material on external websites that are linked to, or to any goods and services available from, such websites.   
   
   
   
   HOW TO WITHDRAW CONSENT, ACCESS AND
   
   CORRECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA 
    

10. If you would like to:
    
    (a)    withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data as set out in this Policy; 
    
    (b)    access and correct your personal data records; or 
    
    (c)    provide feedback or make enquiries in relation to your personal data or the terms of the Policy, 
    
    please contact our Data Protection Officer here:
    
    Email:             mail@cclawchambers.com
    Telephone:    +65 6028 3731
    Address:        190 Middle Road, #12-02 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
     

11. If you withdraw your consent to any or all use of your personal data, depending on the nature of your request, do note that we may not be in a position to continue to provide our services to you.