NDB Avocats inc. Privacy and Personal Information Protection Policy
Introduction
NDB Avocats inc., a law office specializing in civil litigation and employment law in Québec, is committed to protecting the confidentiality of the personal information of its clients and website visitors. In accordance with the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), this policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information in different ways:
-When interacting with us: when you contact us for legal services, fill out forms, or subscribe to our newsletter.
-Through your use of our website: via forms, cookies, or similar technologies, including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or any other information relevant to our legal services.
2. Use of Personal Information
The information collected may be used to:
-Provide and manage the legal services you have requested.
-Respond to your inquiries.
-Verify conflicts of interest in accordance with the regulations of the Barreau du Québec.
-Communicate with you regarding newsletters, legal updates, or invitations to events.
-Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We only disclose your personal information in the following situations:
-When necessary for the delivery of our services, including to authorized third parties such as experts or partners related to your case.
-In response to a legal or regulatory obligation, such as a subpoena or court order.
-To protect our rights and those of our clients, in compliance with applicable laws.
We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Storage and Protection of Personal Information
Your data is stored on secure servers located in Canada. We use physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, including:
-Two-factor authentication to access systems.
-Regular encrypted backups.
-Ongoing staff training on confidentiality and cybersecurity.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
-Access your personal information and obtain a copy.
-Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
-Withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information, unless doing so prevents the delivery of legal services or contravenes legal obligations.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details provided below.
6. Privacy Officer
The Privacy Officer at NDB Avocats inc. ensures compliance with this policy. You may contact them with any questions or requests related to your personal information:
Email: info@ndbavocats.ca
Address: 4315A rue Boyer, Montréal, Québec, H2J 3C8
Phone: 514-820-9120
7. Data Retention
In accordance with the Regulations respecting trust accounting and the standards of practice of lawyers, client files are retained for a minimum of 7 years after a file is closed. After this period, the information is anonymized or securely destroyed.
8. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website. We encourage you to review this page regularly to remain informed of any changes.
9. Use of Our Website
By using our website:
-You consent to the collection of information through non-identifying tracking tools (cookies) to improve the user experience.
-You acknowledge that electronic communications do not automatically create a lawyer-client relationship.
10. Questions and Comments
For any questions, comments, or requests related to this policy, please contact us at info@ndbavocats.ca.
This policy reflects NDB Avocats inc.’s commitment to respecting the privacy and confidentiality of its clients at all times.