The federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") applies to all businesses in Canada, including professional service providers such as law firms, unless superceded by similar provincial legislation.
This privacy statement describes the privacy policy of Burchells. Our policy and this statement may be updated from time to time.
Personal information of our clients
Burchells will collect and use personal information of a client only with the client's consent, except as required in order for Burchells to comply with the law.
Burchells has always safeguarded the personal information of our clients, and we will continue to do so. We will not disclose the personal information of a client except with the client's consent, unless required by law to do so.
The client's consent will be specifically sought and obtained unless it is already understood by the client that the collection, use or disclosure will take place.
Personal information of our business and personal contacts
Burchells may from time to time collect and use personal information of our business and personal contacts in order to communicate in the normal course of business, such as giving notice as to upcoming events and changes in the law.
Personal information of other persons
If necessary for the proper representation of our clients, Burchells will collect, use and disclose personal information of other persons. We will do so as permitted by law and where it is in the interests of our clients to do so.
Inquiry, access, corrections and complaints
Under PIPEDA, you may inquire about or request to access or correct the personal information that Burchells may possess concerning you. It is in the interest of all parties that the personal information that we possess is accurate at all times.
Burchells partner Brian K. Awad is our Privacy Officer. Inquiries, requests for access, requests for corrections and any complaints may be directed to him by mail or email as follows:
Mailing address:
Brian K. Awad
Burchells LLP
1800 - 1801 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3N4
