Our commitment
Stephen John Lawyers respects your privacy. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and our professional obligations of confidentiality.
What we collect
We collect information you give us when you contact us, book a consultation or instruct us — such as your name, contact details, and information about your legal matter, including identity, immigration, family or financial details where relevant.
How we use it
We use your information to respond to enquiries, provide legal services, meet our legal and regulatory obligations, and manage our relationship with you. We do not sell your personal information.
Disclosure
We may disclose information to courts, tribunals, government departments (such as the Department of Home Affairs), barristers, experts and service providers where needed to act for you, or where required by law.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, and keep client files securely in accordance with Law Society requirements.
Access and correction
You may ask to access or correct the personal information we hold about you by contacting us at sjohn@stephenjohnlawyers.com.au.
Complaints
If you have a concern about how we have handled your information, please contact us first. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).