Privacy Policy

Parslow Rita LLP is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect, use, disclose and otherwise manage in the course of providing legal services and conducting our business. This Privacy Policy applies to personal information relating to individuals who interact with Parslow Rita LLP, except information relating to current, former or prospective employees, which is governed by our Employee Privacy Policy. If you are uncertain which policy applies, please contact our Privacy Officer.

 

Application of Canadian Privacy Law

Parslow Rita LLP complies with applicable federal and provincial privacy legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate. This Privacy Policy applies to activities governed by applicable Canadian privacy laws, including, where applicable, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and applicable provincial legislation. The rights and obligations described in this Privacy Policy may vary depending on the applicable jurisdiction and circumstances.

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Personal Information

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, subject to applicable statutory exclusions, including information that constitutes business contact information where used or disclosed for business communications.

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Information We Collect

Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, we may collect information including your name and contact information; identification and authentication information; information relating to legal services and matters; financial and banking information; information concerning your business relationships, advisors, representatives and decision-makers; correspondence and communications with us; and other information reasonably required to provide legal services, administer our relationship with you and operate our firm.

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We generally collect personal information directly from you. Where we obtain personal information from third parties, we will do so with your consent where required, or as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law. We may also receive information from service providers and other third parties engaged in connection with our business or the provision of legal services. Where appropriate, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such parties are authorized to provide the information to us.

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Purposes for Collection, Use and Disclosure

We collect, use and disclose personal information for purposes reasonably required to establish and manage our relationship with you, provide and administer legal services, communicate with you, understand and respond to your requirements, verify identity and authority, administer our business and operations, protect against fraud, error, theft and unauthorized activity, comply with professional, legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and for other purposes to which you consent or that are otherwise permitted or required by law.

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We may use or disclose personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, for purposes identified at or before the time of collection, or for additional purposes where we have obtained the required consent. We may also collect, use or disclose personal information without consent where permitted or required by applicable law, including where necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, legal process or professional requirements.

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Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose personal information to our lawyers, employees, contractors, consultants, professional advisors, technology providers and other service providers where reasonably necessary to provide legal services or operate our business. We may also disclose personal information to third parties involved in providing services to or on behalf of Parslow Rita LLP or in connection with a legal matter, where authorized or permitted by law.

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Personal information may also be disclosed in connection with a transaction involving all or part of Parslow Rita LLP, including a sale, financing, merger, reorganization or other business combination, provided that appropriate measures are taken to protect the information and restrict its use and disclosure in accordance with applicable law.

We may further disclose personal information where required or permitted by law, pursuant to valid legal process, to protect the rights or property of Parslow Rita LLP or others, in an emergency where necessary to protect an individual’s safety, or where otherwise authorized by law or with your consent.

 

Consent

Where consent is required, Parslow Rita LLP will obtain consent in accordance with applicable law. Depending on the circumstances and sensitivity of the information, consent may be express or implied. We will seek meaningful consent for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information where required and will identify the purposes for which information is collected, used or disclosed.

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You may withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or maintain our relationship with you. Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits our ability to collect, use or disclose personal information without consent where permitted or required by law.

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Safeguards and Retention

Parslow Rita LLP maintains physical, technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal information in our custody or control. These safeguards are designed to protect personal information against loss, theft and unauthorized access, use, copying, modification or disclosure. We review our safeguards periodically and take reasonable measures to address evolving security risks. We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide legal services, satisfy professional and legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements, and as otherwise required or permitted by law.

 

Accuracy and Access

We take reasonable steps to maintain personal information that is accurate, complete and current for the purposes for which it is used. You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you by contacting our Privacy Officer. We may require information sufficient to verify your identity and authority to make the request.

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Access is subject to applicable legal and regulatory exceptions, including solicitor-client privilege and circumstances in which disclosure is prohibited or restricted by law. Where access is refused, we will provide reasons to the extent permitted by law. Applicable privacy legislation may also permit or require us to charge reasonable costs associated with certain access requests.

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Privacy Officer and Inquiries

Our Privacy Officer is responsible for overseeing compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy legislation. Questions, concerns, requests for access or correction, and complaints regarding the handling of personal information may be directed to:

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Anisa Rita, Privacy Officer
Parslow Rita LLP
6301–5025 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y5
905-629-2722 x 101 

anisa@parslowrita.com

 

We will review and respond to privacy inquiries and complaints in accordance with applicable law. If your concerns are not resolved, you may have the right to bring a complaint before the applicable privacy commissioner.

 

Interpretation

This Privacy Policy is intended to be interpreted consistently with applicable Canadian privacy legislation. The use of “including” means “including without limitation.” Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates rights or obligations beyond those provided by applicable law. In the event of any inconsistency between this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy legislation, the legislation will govern.