New Temple Chambers is committed to protecting your data and respecting your privacy in accordance with GDPR.

1. About this GDPR Privacy Notice

The purpose of this GDPR Privacy Notice is to:

• Assure you that New Temple Chambers respects your privacy and the information relating to you, otherwise known as your Personal Data, which is provided to New Temple Chambers and that you can trust us with your information. We are determined to do nothing that would infringe your rights or undermine your trust.
• Provide information and explain the personal data that New Temple Chambers collects about you, how we use and share it, and your rights regarding it.

2. Data Controller

2.1 – New Temple Chambers is registered via the Head of Chambers, Charles Edwards with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Data Controller for the Personal Data that it holds and processes. Our registration number is ZA029664 and our Data Protection Officer is Charles Edwards, the Head of Chambers.

2.2 – New Temple Chambers is a specialist set of Barristers’ chambers specialising in Construction and Engineering. All barristers practising from this set of chambers are self-employed individuals.

2.3 – New Temple Chambers is responsible for providing the management and administrative support functions on behalf of all barristers practising from New Temple Chambers for all matters where such barristers are instructed through New Temple Chambers.

2.4 – New Temple Chambers is situated at:
28th Floor
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
London EC3A 8BF
Email: clerks@newtemplechambers.com
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3289 8000

3. Data Collection

How New Temple Chambers may collect information (“Personal Data”) relating to you and the purpose for which it may be collected:

• During the management and administration of each Barrister’s practice and work, New Temple Chambers may obtain your personal data, including special categories of personal data as defined in the GDPR for the purpose of instructing or potentially instructing a Barrister who is a member of New Temple Chambers to provide legal services.
• You may have provided your personal business details to New Temple Chambers in relation to instructing a Barrister or for communicating with a Barrister regarding legal advice.
• You may have provided your personal business contract details in relation to legal updates, seminars, events, marketing, and business development opportunities.
• If you have completed ‘Contact Forms’ on our website, we may collect the information you provide, such as your name, position, company, and contact details, to respond to your queries or provide requested services or information.
• If you register for a seminar or event, we may share your name, professional title, and company details with other attendees. We may also collect limited personal data at events or through introductions, networking, email, or social media.
• If you visit our website, personal data may also be collected automatically.
• Where personal contact details have been provided, we may use them to keep you updated about legal updates, seminars, events, and services via LinkedIn, Twitter, email, telephone, or postal mail. You have the right to opt out of marketing communications as described below.
• Opting out of Marketing: You may opt out at any time by replying to marketing messages with “unsubscribe”.
• We may use your personal data on an anonymised basis to improve the service provided by barristers and staff.
• We do not use automated decision-making in processing personal data. If you choose not to provide personal data, we may not be able to provide requested services or information.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

4.1 Legal Basis

The GDPR requires organisations that process personal data to have a legal basis. The lawful bases for processing personal data are:

• Consent of the data subject – Performance of a contract with the data subject or to take steps to enter into a contract.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• To protect the vital interest of a data subject or another person.
• Performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
• The legitimate interests of ourselves, or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the rights of the data subject.

4.2 Legitimate Interests

The legitimate purposes for which we process personal data are:

• To administer the legal services provided by barristers at New Temple Chambers to clients.
• To make, investigate, respond to, or address complaints or concerns, including legal or regulatory action.
• To ensure network and information security, including preventing unauthorised access to personal data.
• To assess and improve our services.
• For marketing purposes.
• To report possible criminal acts or threats to public security.

5. Storage, Processing, Sharing of Your Personal Data

5.1 Storage Locations

We store personal data, including name, email, phone, address, bank/payment details, date of birth, next of kin, company name, and Companies House information. Personal data will not be kept longer than necessary. You may request suspension, correction, or removal at any time.

5.2 Storage

Personal data is processed in our office and other locations where parties involved in processing are located. It is securely stored in the European Economic Area (EEA).

5.3 Security

We take reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of personal data.

5.4 Sharing

Your personal data may be accessible to barristers, staff, or external parties (e.g., third-party service providers) as necessary. We ensure compliance with GDPR when sharing data.

We may also share data with:

• Regulators or legal advisers during disputes or complaints
• Law enforcement or government authorities to comply with legal obligations
• Legal directory publishers for feedback and peer review

6. Your Rights

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Request that we stop sending you direct mail or emails.
• Request erasure of your personal data.
• Request that we stop processing your personal data.

For more information, visit the ICO: https://ico.org.uk

7. New Temple Chambers Website

• Information you provide via our website, social media, or email for updates/events, including name, email, or company name.
• Cookies: Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) may also be used. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some functionality may be affected.
• Links from other websites: We may receive information when visited from other websites, but do not use this data. Please check the originating website’s GDPR policy.
• Links to other websites: We are not responsible for external website content or GDPR notices. Please refer to those sites’ policies.

8. Changes to this GDPR Privacy Notice

New Temple Chambers may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Significant changes will be notified via email and published on our website.