DATA PROTECTION
MacManis Leinhold Law Firm is committed to protecting the personal data of our clients in line with U.S. data protection laws and regulations.
How do we collect your data?
We collect your data when we take your initial instructions, for example, when you complete forms related to a real estate closing or other legal matter. We may also ask for additional information during the course of these instructions. This data may be provided verbally, by mail, or electronically. We may also obtain your data from third parties that you have authorized to provide it, such as your mortgage lender or financial institution. In addition, we may obtain your data via credit reporting agencies and identity verification services.
Why do we collect your data?
We will only ask you to provide the personal data necessary to:
- Perform the work involved with the legal matter for which we have been retained
- Comply with legal requirements related to those instructions
- Comply with regulatory obligations
We may also use your data for internal management analysis, record keeping, and to provide you with information we believe may be of interest.
The lawful basis on which we collect your data is known as ‘legitimate interests.’
With whom do we share your data?
We will share your personal data only with third parties necessary to complete the legal matter for which we are retained and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. These may include (this list is not exhaustive):
- Title and search providers
- Mortgage lenders and panels
- Other law firms
- Probate court or registry
- Tax authorities
- County or state land registries
- Home warranty providers
- Indemnity insurance providers
- Professional regulatory or oversight bodies
Data may be shared verbally, by mail, fax, or electronically, including email. We cannot be responsible for the security of correspondence and documents sent by such methods or while under the control of third parties.
How long will we store your data?
All personal data is held in secure storage in both hard copy and digital format for the period required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, before being destroyed.
By signing and returning these terms and conditions, you are giving your agreement to the above uses of your data.
A full copy of the firm’s data protection statement is available on request.
IDENTITY, DISCLOSURE & CONFIDENTIALITY OF BUSINESS
All advice given to clients is confidential; however, U.S. anti-money laundering regulations may require disclosure of confidential information by law. We accept no responsibility for any loss arising from compliance with these provisions.
Regulatory bodies or courts may request files that are the subject of a complaint or investigation.
A court order can compel disclosure of confidential material in certain circumstances.
The law requires attorneys and financial institutions to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of their clients, especially when handling money or property. In order to comply with anti-money laundering laws, we will need to obtain evidence of your identity.
Attorneys have a professional and legal obligation to maintain client confidentiality. However, certain statutes, including those related to money laundering and terrorist financing, may require disclosure to law enforcement authorities. If we suspect or know that a transaction involves money laundering, we may be required to make a report to the appropriate authority.
If it becomes necessary to make such a report while acting for you, we may not be able to inform you that a disclosure has been made or the reasons for it. We may need to pause work on your matter and may not be able to provide an explanation.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
MacManis Leinhold Law Firm
10 West Eager Street,
Baltimore,
21201
Tel: +1 (310) 220-4039
Email: reception@macleinlaw.com
