Privacy Policy

Welcome to expert-witness.uk

This Privacy Policy explains how expert-witness.uk is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. It describes how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal data, your privacy rights, and how the law protects you.

Who We Are

“Expert-Witness” is a trading name of The Legal Group Direct Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 11408401.

Registered office:
32–36 Chorley New Road,
Bolton, BL1 4AP

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the Data Controller.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number ZA427917.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our website contact page or by email at info@expert-witness.uk.

Information We Collect

Personal data means any information that can identify an individual. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data).

In the course of providing expert witness services, we may collect, use, store and transfer the following types of personal data, which may include but are not limited to:

Personal Details

• Name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Contact details (email address, telephone number)

Medical Details and Records

• Medical history
• Medical reports
• Clinical notes
• Test forms and results
• Physical and mental health information

Financial Details

• Billing information
• Fee and payment records
• Insurance details where relevant

Employment Details

• Current and previous employment
• Job role and responsibilities
• Work history relevant to the matter instructed

Education and Training Details

• Academic history
• Professional qualifications
• Training records

Family and Lifestyle Details

• Family circumstances
• Living arrangements
• Lifestyle factors relevant to the instruction

Legal and Court Documentation

• Court documents
• Instructions from solicitors
• Expert reports
• Case-related correspondence

Technical and Usage Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Website usage data collected via cookies

Special Category Personal Data

We may also collect and process special category personal data where necessary for the provision of expert witness services. This may include:

• Physical and mental health details
• Racial or ethnic origin
• Religious or philosophical beliefs
• Criminal convictions or allegations
• Sexual orientation

We only process special category data where it is strictly necessary, lawful, and subject to appropriate safeguards.

How We Collect Your Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

Direct Interactions

You may provide personal data by:

• Completing forms on our website
• Corresponding with us by post, telephone or email
• Instructing us directly or via your legal representative

Automated Technologies

As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect technical data using cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for further information.

Third Parties

We may receive personal data from third parties, including:

• Solicitors or legal representatives
• Medical professionals and healthcare providers
• Insurers
• Government bodies or courts

Lawful Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

We process your personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract – where processing is necessary to provide expert witness services
• Legal obligation – where we must comply with legal or regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our business operations and does not override your rights
• Consent – where you have given explicit consent

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Provision of expert witness services
• Preparation of reports and court documentation
• Communication with solicitors, courts, insurers and other relevant parties
• Maintaining accounts and business records
• Supporting and managing employees and associates
• Promoting our services (where permitted by law)
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected unless otherwise permitted by law.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Employees and associates involved in delivering our services
• Medical professionals or healthcare providers
• Solicitors, legal representatives, insurers, or courts
• Regulators or authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and process it in accordance with the law.

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data and do not disclose it to marketing companies.

International Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area (EEA).

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

Access to personal data is limited to those who have a legitimate business need and are subject to confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, tax, accounting and reporting obligations.

We may retain data for longer periods where there is a complaint, ongoing litigation, or a reasonable prospect of legal proceedings.

Your Legal Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing
• Request transfer of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Fees and Response Time

There is usually no fee to access your personal data. However, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse a request if it is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive.

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.