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Privacy policy

This page explains how Jonsson & Hall Law Firm processes and stores personal data.

This privacy policy was approved by the partners of Jonsson & Hall Law Firm hf. on 13 July 2018.

Jonsson & Hall privacy policy

1. General

Jonsson & Hall Law Firm hf., Suðurlandsbraut 4, Reykjavík, places emphasis on protecting clients' personal data and respecting their rights. This policy explains how personal data is processed, stored, shared and secured.

The policy applies to individuals. Where individuals represent corporate clients, the policy applies to the processing of their personal data as relevant.

2. Personal data collected and stored

Jonsson & Hall collects and stores personal data to the extent necessary to handle the matters entrusted to the firm. The data may come from clients, related organisations or third parties where permitted.

  1. identification and contact details,
  2. information created through communications with clients or third parties,
  3. information necessary for legal representation and advice,
  4. information from authorities, courts or other permitted sources,
  5. billing and payment information.

4. Retention of personal data

Personal data is retained while legitimate interests require it and always for a lawful and relevant purpose. Specific statutory retention rules may apply.

5. Disclosure to third parties

Jonsson & Hall may disclose personal data to third parties such as service providers, counterparties, authorities or courts where necessary or required by law.

6. Rights of individuals

Individuals may have rights to information, access, correction, deletion, objection and complaint under applicable privacy law, subject to legal limitations.

7. Security of personal data

Jonsson & Hall takes measures to protect personal data against unauthorised use, copying, disclosure, loss or incorrect registration.

8. Contact and the Data Protection Authority

Jón Örn Árnason

Jonsson & Hall Law Firm hf., Suðurlandsbraut 4, 108 Reykjavík

Email: jonorn@law.is

Phone: 414 4100

Questions and comments regarding personal data and privacy should be directed to the firm's privacy contact. Complaints may also be sent to the Icelandic Data Protection Authority.

9. Changes and review

This policy may be amended due to changes in law, the firm's operations or other relevant reasons. Changes take effect when published on law.is.