Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

London View Chambers
[Address — to be updated once virtual office is confirmed]
Email: clerks@londonviewchambers.co.uk
Tel: 0044 20 7183 4797

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

London View Chambers is a set of barristers’ chambers regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The barristers practising from London View Chambers are each independent data controllers in respect of the personal data they process in the course of their legal practice.

For the purposes of this policy, references to ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’ refer to London View Chambers and the barristers practising from it. We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as data controllers.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

  • Your name, address, email address and telephone number
  • Information about your legal matter, including documents and correspondence you provide
  • Financial information necessary to process payments
  • Special category data where relevant to your case (for example, health information, immigration status, or personal circumstances)
  • Information about third parties where relevant to your case

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

  • To provide you with legal advice and representation
  • To communicate with you about your matter
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (BSB and Bar Council)
  • To process payments for our services
  • To maintain records as required by professional rules
  • To respond to website enquiries

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests
  • Consent

Special category data is processed on the basis of legal claims or explicit consent.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

  • Courts, tribunals and the Home Office
  • Opposing parties and legal representatives
  • Expert witnesses, interpreters and professionals
  • Regulatory bodies (BSB, Bar Council)
  • Service providers (secure email, case systems)

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Client files: minimum 7 years
  • Financial records: 6 years
  • Unsuccessful enquiries: deleted within 12 months

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object

To exercise your rights, contact: clerks@londonviewchambers.co.uk (response within one month).

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Please contact us immediately if you suspect a data breach.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential and analytics cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page.

11. How to Complain

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk

You may also contact us at clerks@londonviewchambers.co.uk. We will acknowledge complaints within 5 working days and aim to resolve them within 30 days.

12. Contact Us

London View Chambers
[Address — to be confirmed]
Email: clerks@londonviewchambers.co.uk
Tel: 0044 20 7183 4797
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board