Findlay & Niemeyer-Privacy Policy

In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, Findlay & Niemeyer Inc strives to promote the protection of personal information processed and has established minimum requirements where personal information is processed by our firm.

We recognise that Section 14 of the Constitution provides everyone with the right to privacy, which includes the right to protection against unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information.

Personal information relates to any information of a person, including amongst others race, gender, marital status, age, education, medical history, financial history, identity number, physical address, telephone number and email address.

Your personal information is collected and entered into record by making use of automated and non-automated means, when you make use the “contact us” page on our website or correspond directly with our offices. Non-personal information is collected when you access our website for statistical purposes only. Personal information may also be obtained from a third party where it is necessary for conduct of proceedings in any court or tribunal, or to maintain the legitimate interests of our clients.  Where a third-party processes personal information on our behalf, such information is only processed with our authorisation and same is treated as confidential.

All personal information processed by our firm will only be done in a lawful and reasonable manner which does not infringe on your privacy.  Personal information will only be processed where it is necessary to carry out actions for performance of our duties; where processing complies with legal obligations; and where processing is necessary for pursuing legitimate interest of our clients.

Personal information will not be retained longer than is necessary for achieving the purpose for which it was collected, or where we are required by law to retain data for a specific period.

We secure the integrity and confidentiality of all personal information in our control by taking appropriate and reasonable measure to prevent any unlawful access thereto.

We will not engage in the practice of direct marketing based on any personal information processed by us.

Necessary cookies help make our website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access.  Our website also makes use of statistic cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

All personal information processed by us is controlled by us.  Our addresses are as follows:

Findlay & Niemeyer Incorporated

1027 Francis Baard Street

Hatfield, Pretoria

P.O. Box 801

Pretoria, 0001

Tel:  012 342 9164

Email:  lawyers@findlay.co.za

You may access your personal information held by us by sending an email to:  lawyers@findlay.co.za