What Information We Collect

The firm may collect information in the course of our official transactions with you such as:

1. Full name and address;
   
2. Employer/company name, job description;
   
3. Email address, telephone and mobile numbers, and other similar contact information;
   
4. Birthdate, age, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, health, education, and genetic information;
   
5. Information regarding religious and political affiliations;
   
6. Information regarding any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such person, the disposal of such proceedings, or the sentence of any court in such proceedings;
   
7. Information issued by government agencies peculiar to an individual which include, but are not limited to, social security numbers, previous or current health records, licenses or its denials, suspension or revocation, and tax returns;
   
8. Payment details; and
   
9. Other personal information provided to us in connection with the legal services to be rendered.
   

Purpose of our Processing

Any personal information the firm collects is used and processed solely for the following purposes:

1. To allow the firm to provide you with legal advice and deliver legal services;
   
2. To fulfill the firm’s duties and responsibilities to you under any contract or agreement we may have;
   
3. To address your inquiries and share legal advice, updates, and other relevant information;
   
4. To comply with legal requirements imposed by any competent authority, regulatory body, law enforcement agency, court, quasi-judicial body, or tribunal;
   
5. To establish, pursue, or defend legal claims; and
   
6. To establish, pursue, or defend legal claims; and
   

As a general rule, the firm will process your personal information only with your consent. However, the firm may process your information without consent in the following situations:

1. When such processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you, or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract; and
   
2. When the information is required to protect the lawful rights and interests of individuals or entities in court proceedings, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or when disclosure is required by a government or public authority.
   

Method of Processing / Security Measures

Any personal information collected by the firm is handled, stored, and recorded either manually or electronically. Physical documents containing personal data are kept in locked cabinets within secured rooms at our office. Access to these files is limited to authorized personnel only. Electronic information is stored on secure local firm drives and in a protected online storage system.

We take your privacy with utmost importance and have implemented safeguards within our systems to uphold the highest standards of security and confidentiality. The firm also adheres to the strict confidentiality requirements of the Code of Professional Responsibility, and all lawyers and staff are continually reminded of their obligation to protect client information and maintain confidentiality.

Who Do We Share / Disclose Your Personal Information

As a general principle, our firm does not disclose any personal information to third parties. Nevertheless, such disclosure may occur when it is indispensable to the provision of our legal services, required by applicable law, or necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the firm. In such instances, the firm shall undertake reasonable measures to ensure that any third-party recipients process your personal data solely for the specific purposes for which it was originally collected and that they uphold appropriate standards of privacy and confidentiality.

How Long We Retain Your Personal Information

Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once the information is no longer reasonably needed for these purposes, or if you withdraw your consent (where applicable), it will be deleted, unless we are legally required or otherwise permitted to retain it. The firm will continue to store and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, assert or defend legal claims, resolve disputes, or enforce its agreements.

Rights of Data Subjects

Under the Data Privacy Act, you are granted various rights over your personal data which are as follows:

1. Right to be Informed
   
2. Right to Damages
   
3. Right to Access
   
4. Right to File a Complaint
   
5. Right to Object
   
6. Right to Rectify
   
7. Right to Erasure or Blocking
   
8. Right to Data Portability
   

Notices and Inquiries

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Notice at any time. You may review this page regularly for any updates or modifications.

If you have any concerns or inquiries regarding this Privacy Notice, you may contact us through any of the following channels:

E-mail: dpo@dizqlaw.com
Telephone: (632) 8813 -4962

Post: The Data Protection Officer

DIZQ LAW
Suite 6-A, Adamson Centre
121 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village
Bel-air, Makati City 1227, Philippines
(632) 8813 -4962