Leonard Lawyers – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22.09.2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Leonard Lawyers collects, uses, stores and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). In this Privacy Policy, “Leonard Lawyers”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Leonard Lawyers. “You” and “your” refer to any individual whose personal information we collect or hold. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal and non‑personal information. “Personal information” has the meaning given in the Privacy Act and includes information or an opinion about an identified person or someone who is reasonably identifiable.

We may collect personal information when:

  • You contact us to enquire about our legal services

  • You engage us to act for you or communicate with us during the course of a matter

  • You interact with our website, social media or mailing lists

  • You apply for employment or contracting opportunities with Leonard Lawyers

  • You are a current or former employee or contractor

  • We have business dealings with you or an organisation connected to you

  • You provide information to us voluntarily or authorise us to obtain it from third parties

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Your name, date of birth, contact details, occupation and identification documents

  • Information relevant to your legal matter, including injury details, medical providers, witness information and other case‑related material

  • Any additional information you provide to us or permit us to collect

  • Recruitment‑related information such as work history, references and right‑to‑work documentation

With your consent, we may also collect sensitive information, including health information, where required to provide legal advice or representation.

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We usually collect personal information directly from you, including by phone, email, online forms, social media, or in person.

Where appropriate and with your consent, we may also collect information from third parties such as medical practitioners, experts, employers, insurers or other representatives involved in your matter.

3. Why We Collect, Use and Hold Personal Information

We may collect, use and store your personal information for purposes including:

  • Providing legal services and responding to enquiries

  • Managing our relationship with you

  • Identifying services that may be relevant to you

  • Conducting marketing, events and communications

  • Recruitment and employment administration

  • Analysing engagement with our website and online resources

  • Meeting our legal, regulatory and professional obligations

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Barristers, experts, medical practitioners and other professionals assisting with your matter

  • Service providers engaged by Leonard Lawyers

  • Government agencies, regulators, courts and tribunals where required by law

  • Any other third parties where you have authorised disclosure

5. Storage and Security

We store personal information in both electronic and hard‑copy formats. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Our security measures include physical protections at our premises, secure document storage, password‑protected systems, firewalls and other network security protocols.

Our website may use cookies to collect non‑identifiable information such as device type, browser type, IP address and pages visited. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

We retain and destroy personal information in accordance with legal requirements and, where applicable, your instructions.

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable period.

7. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will review your complaint and may request further information to assist our assessment. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au Phone: 1300 363 992