Privacy Policy

JDL Medical Limited, a UK registered Limited Company (number 15247903), is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. Registered with the ICO (reference ZB630699). 

Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data necessary for the provision of our services as a provider of medicolegal expert witness reports. This may include but is not limited to:

- Name, address, organisation and contact details

- Legal particulars of cases

- Medical records and other relevant documentation

- Financial information for billing purposes

How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

- Providing expert witness services and producing reports

- Communicating with clients, legal representatives, and other relevant parties

- Managing billing and invoicing processes

- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Data Security

We are committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of personal data. We utilise industry-standard security measures and safeguards to protect against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of data. Secure file transfer and storage using Microsoft OneDrive for Business with 2 factor authentication and security policy enforcement ensures the safe transmission and storage of sensitive information.

Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose personal data to third parties in the following circumstances:

- With consent from the data subject

- To legal and regulatory authorities as required by law

- To trusted service providers and partners involved in the provision of our services (this will not include any medical information or records) 

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. We regularly review and securely dispose of data that is no longer needed.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access and request copies of your personal data

- Rectify inaccuracies in your personal data

- Request the erasure of your personal data

- Object to the processing of your personal data

- Restrict the processing of your personal data

- Data portability

To exercise your rights or for any inquiries regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the contact form provided. 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us using the contact form on this website. 

Updates to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements, industry best practices, or our business operations. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information.

Effective Date: 1st April 2024