Privacy Policy

Tomo Boston KC is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines his ongoing obligations to you in respect of how he manages your Personal Information.

He has adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which he collects, uses, discloses, stores, secures and disposes of your Personal Information.

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au.

What is Personal Information and why does he collect it?

Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information he collects includes names, addresses, email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers.

This Personal Information is obtained via his websites www.greenwashinglaw.com and www.climatechangelaw.com.au. He doesn’t guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.

He collects your Personal Information for the primary purpose of marketing. He may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from his mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting him in writing.

When he collects Personal Information he will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why he is collecting the information and how he plans to use it.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.

Sensitive information will be used by me only:

  • For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
  • For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
  • With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
Third Parties

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, he will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances he may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case he will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to him by the third party.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:

  • Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
  • Where required or authorised by law.
Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.

When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, reasonable steps will be taken to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information.

Access to your Personal Information

You may access the Personal Information he holds about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact him in writing.

Tomo Boston KC will not charge any fee for your access request, but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information.

In order to protect your Personal Information he may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.

Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information

It is an important to him that your Personal Information is up to date. He will  take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information he has is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise him as soon as practicable so he can update his records.

Policy Updates

This Policy may change from time to time and is available on my website.

Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries

If you have any queries or complaints about my Privacy Policy please contact him at:

7/221 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

tomoboston@vicbar.com.au

+61 3 9225 8890