Brief Introduction
Adam H Lister Law Pty Ltd (ACN 695 448 983) (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information in the course of operating our legal practice.
1. About Us
Adam H Lister Law is a Queensland‑based incorporated legal practice operating under the regulatory oversight of the Queensland Law Society.
Website: www.adamhlisterlaw.com.au
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide legal services and conduct our practice, including:
- Full name;
- Email address; and
- Contact telephone number.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
3. How Personal Information Is Collected
Personal information is collected directly from you when you:
- Submit enquiries through our website;
- Contact us by email or telephone;
- Book appointments;
- Complete client intake or engagement forms;
- Upload documents or provide instructions; and/or
- Communicate with us in the course of legal services.
We do not presently use analytics tools or cookies that automatically collect personal information.
4. No Solicitor–Client Relationship
Contacting Adam H Lister Law through this website, including by submitting enquiries or documents, does not of itself create a solicitor–client relationship.
A solicitor–client relationship is only established once:
- A conflict check has been completed;
- A formal retainer or engagement is confirmed; and
- We have agreed to act for you.
Information provided prior to engagement may not be protected by legal professional privilege.
5. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information for purposes including:
- Providing legal advice and services;
- Responding to enquiries;
- Client identification and engagement;
- File management and record‑keeping;
- Billing and payment processing;
- Compliance with legal, professional, and regulatory obligations; and
- Practice administration and risk management.
We do not sell personal information.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to operate our legal practice or provide services, including disclosure to:
- Payment processors;
- IT and cloud service providers;
- Practice and document management software providers;
- Email service providers; and/or
- Courts, tribunals, barristers, experts, government authorities, or regulators.
We may also disclose personal information where required or authorised by law, including to comply with court orders, subpoenas, regulatory obligations, professional duties, or lawful requests from authorities.
7. Social Media and External Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party services such as:
- Social media platforms; and
- YouTube or embedded video services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party websites. You should review their privacy policies independently.
8. Storage, Security, and Overseas Access
Personal information is stored in Australia and/or secure cloud‑based systems. While primary storage is located in Australia, some service providers may store or access data from overseas locations.
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure.
9. Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you.
Such requests are subject to limitations imposed by:
- Law and regulation;
- Legal professional privilege;
- Court orders; and
- Our professional obligations as a legal practice.
Requests should be made using the contact details below.
10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information for as long as required to meet our legal, regulatory, professional, risk management, and insurance obligations, including applicable file retention and record‑keeping requirements for legal practices.
11. Privacy Enquiries and Complaints
If you have a question, concern, or complaint about how wehandle personal information, please contact:
- Enquiries@adamhlisterlaw.com
All privacy enquiries are handled by the firm. We will consider complaints seriously and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
12. No Waiver
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit, exclude, or waive any legal professional privilege, confidentiality obligation, or statutory protection available to Adam H Lister Law.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be published on our website.
