RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN

At Solomon Solicitors, we respect your privacy and are committed to upholding your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to request the erasure of your personal data. This page outlines your “Right to Be Forgotten” and the steps to exercise this right.

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What is the Right to Be Forgotten?

The Right to Be Forgotten, as outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), allows you to request the deletion of your personal data when:

1. The data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected or processed for.
2. You withdraw consent and no other legal basis for processing exists.
3. You object to processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds.
4. The data has been unlawfully processed.
5. The data must be erased to comply with a legal obligation.

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How We Handle Your Data

At Solomon Solicitors, personal data is collected and processed to:

• Provide legal services.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Market our services.
• Protect our firm against potential claims.

Our data retention period is typically six years after the conclusion of a matter or the date of data collection. However, if you exercise your right to erasure, we will assess whether the data can be deleted while complying with regulatory and legal requirements.

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How to Request Data Erasure

If you wish to exercise your Right to Be Forgotten, follow these steps:

1. Submit Your Request
   Send an email to [insert contact email] or write to us at: Solomon Solicitors, [insert address]
   Include your full name, contact information, and details of the data you wish to be erased.

2. Verification Process
   We are required to verify your identity to prevent unauthorised requests. Please provide a copy of a valid identification document (e.g., passport or driving licence). Any identification documents provided will be securely destroyed after verification.

3. Processing Your Request
   Once your request is verified, we will:

   • Confirm receipt within one month.
   • Evaluate whether your data can be erased while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
   • Notify you of the outcome and any limitations.

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Limitations to Data Erasure

Your Right to Be Forgotten is subject to certain exceptions, including:

• Compliance with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
• Defence of legal claims.
• Client confidentiality and professional obligations.

Where erasure is not possible, we will explain the reasons and provide alternative options, such as restricting the processing of your data.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about your Right to Be Forgotten or other data privacy rights, please contact:

Qamar Din
Data Controller, Solomon Solicitors
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01582 533333

Alternatively, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further guidance at https://ico.org.uk/.

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At Solomon Solicitors, your privacy and trust are our priorities. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and ensuring your rights are respected.