Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice
Sarrah Kerslake (“SK”, “I”, “me” or “my”) is a Consultant Solicitor committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Notice explains how I collect, use, retain and protect your personal information when you:
- Visit www.sklawnorthwest.co.uk
- Contact me for a consultation;
- Instruct me to provide legal services;
- Engage with me in relation to criminal defence, private prosecutions, regulatory investigations and Coronial/Inquest matters.
I process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable professional obligations.
Who I Am
Sarrah Kerslake is a Consultant Solicitor.
I provide services remotely and from:
The Bus Station
4 Bransty Row
Whitehaven
CA28 7XE
Telephone: 07348 953002
Website: www.sklawnorthwest.co.uk
Email: help@sklawnorthwest.co.uk
For the purposes of UK data protection legislation, I am the data controller responsible for the personal information described in this Privacy Notice.
Areas of Legal Practice
I am a solicitor and legal services are regulated, and I work through an authorised and regulated solicitors’ firm called Richard Nelson LLP. Richard Nelson LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Their full details can be found via website Richard Nelson LLP – National Solicitors & Lawyers
Legal services are regulated, and I work through an authorised and regulated solicitors’ firm called Richard Nelson LLP. Once I start acting for you, letters and emails will be from Sarrah Kerslake @ Richard Nelson LLP will be your solicitors, and I will be the individual handling your matter and helping you when needed. For the latest privacy notice information for regulated work I carry out via Richard Nelson please refer to dataprotection@richardnelsonllp.co.uk
My legal services comprise:
- Advocacy
- Criminal Defence
- Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement
- Private Prosecutions
- Inquests and Coronial Law
As a result, I may process personal information that is particularly sensitive or confidential in nature.
Information I Collect
Depending upon the nature of your enquiry or legal matter, I may collect the following information.
Personal Information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Nationality
- Employment details
Criminal Offence Data
Where relevant to your case, I may process information relating to:
- Arrests
- Criminal allegations
- Criminal investigations
- Criminal convictions
- Police disclosures
- Court proceedings
- Special Category Data
- I may process information relating to:
- Physical or mental health
- Medical records
- Disability, where relevant
- Ethnic origin, where relevant
- Religious beliefs, where relevant
- Trade union membership, where relevant
- Information concerning family members
Case-Related Information
I may process:
- Witness statements
- Evidence bundles
- Expert reports
- Coroner’s records
- Regulatory investigation documents
- Body-worn video, CCTV, telephone, ANPR and other digital data
- Correspondence from courts, police, regulators and public authorities
How I Use Your Information
I may use your personal information to:
- Assess whether I can assist with your matter;
- Provide legal advice and representation;
- Prepare legal documents;
- Conduct investigations and prosecutions;
- Communicate with courts, coroners, police forces, regulators and other relevant third parties;
- Comply with professional and legal obligations;
- Establish, exercise or defend legal claims;
- Maintain records required by law and regulation.
Lawful Basis for Processing
I process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases.
Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide legal services requested by you.
Legal Obligation
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including:
- Court orders;
- Regulatory requirements;
- Anti-money laundering legislation;
- Professional conduct obligations;
- Legal reporting requirements.
Legal Claims
Where processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Criminal Offence Data and Special Category Data
Given the nature of criminal, regulatory and inquest work, I may process criminal offence data and special category personal data.
Such information will only be processed where:
- Necessary for legal proceedings;
- Necessary for obtaining legal advice;
- Necessary for establishing, exercising or defending legal claims;
- Permitted under the Data Protection Act;
- Subject to appropriate safeguards and duties of confidentiality.
Who I Share Information With
Where necessary in connection with your matter, I may share information with:
- Courts and Tribunals;
- Coroners and Coroner’s Officers;
- Police Forces;
- Crown Prosecution Service;
- Government Departments;
- Regulatory Bodies;
- Professional Regulators;
- Barristers and Advocates;
- Expert Witnesses;
- Medical Experts;
- Opposing Solicitors;Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Richard Nelson LLP for provision or regulated activity/services
Information will only be shared where lawful, proportionate and necessary.
I do not sell personal information to third parties.
Website Enquiries and Free Consultations
Information submitted through my website, contact forms, email, or telephone enquiries may be used to:
- Respond to your enquiry;
- Conduct conflict checks where necessary;
- Assess whether I may be able to assist with your matter.
- Submitting an enquiry or attending a free consultation does not create a solicitor-client relationship, retainer, or obligation on either party to proceed.
Data Security
Given the confidential nature of criminal, regulatory and inquest work, I take data security seriously.
Security measures may include:
- Password-protected systems;
- Secure cloud storage;
- Encrypted communications where appropriate;
Access controls and authentication measures; - Secure disposal of information when no longer required.
Whilst reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Retention of Information
I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide legal services;
- Comply with professional obligations;
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements;
- Handle complaints;
- Establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Retention periods will vary depending upon the nature of the matter and applicable legal requirements.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data;
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data;
- Request erasure of personal data in certain circumstances;
- Request restriction of processing;
- Object to processing;
- Request data portability where applicable;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details set out below.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality;
- Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour;
- Enhance user experience.
Further information can be found in the website Cookie Policy.
Confidentiality Notice
Due to the sensitive nature of criminal, regulatory, private prosecution and inquest matters, please do not submit confidential evidence, medical records, police disclosures or other highly sensitive documents through the website contact form.
Arrangements can be made for the secure transfer of documents once initial contact has been established.
Complaints
If you have concerns about the way your personal information has been handled, please contact me in the first instance.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Contact Me
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or the way your personal information is processed, please contact:
Sarrah Kerslake
The Bus Station
4 Bransty Row
Whitehaven
CA28 7XE
Telephone: 07348 953002
Website: www.sklawnorthwest.co.uk
Email: help@sklawnorthwest.co.uk
For regulated services I provide via @ Richard LLP please refer to their complaints policy and for the latest version email complaints@richardnelsonllp.co.uk
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.