Privacy Notice
1. Introduction
Simone Lamberti Attorneys (“the Firm”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and otherwise process personal information obtained through our website, our legal practice, our mediation services and our interactions with clients, prospective clients, service providers and other stakeholders.
This Privacy Notice is governed primarily by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”). Where applicable to the processing of personal information of individuals located in the European Union or other jurisdictions, the Firm will endeavour to comply with applicable foreign data protection laws.
2. Who We Are
Simone Lamberti Attorneys is a South African law firm providing legal, litigation, mediation, dispute resolution and related professional services. For purposes of POPIA, the Firm acts as the Responsible Party in respect of personal information processed in the course of its business.
3. Personal Information We Collect
Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, we may collect and process:
- Full names and surnames;
- Identity numbers, passport numbers and dates of birth;
- Residential, postal and business addresses;
- Telephone numbers and email addresses;
- Employment and business information;
- Banking and financial information;
- Information required for FICA and regulatory compliance purposes;
- Information relating to legal disputes, transactions and proceedings;
- Information relating to children where necessary for family law, mediation or legal proceedings;
- Website usage information, including IP addresses and browser information;
- Correspondence and communications exchanged with us;
- Any other information voluntarily provided to us.
4. Special Personal Information
Where required for the provision of legal services, we may process special personal information, including information relating to health, religion, biometric information, criminal history or other categories recognised under POPIA. Such information will only be processed where permitted by law, necessary for legal proceedings, required for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal rights, or where consent has been obtained.
5. How We Collect Information
We may collect personal information:
- Directly from you;
- Through our website and online enquiry forms;
- Through consultations and communications with you;
- From attorneys, advocates, experts, mediators and other professionals involved in matters;
- From courts, government departments and regulatory bodies;
- Through publicly available sources;
- Through FICA, due diligence and verification service providers;
- Through lawful third-party sources.
6. Purposes for Which Information is Processed
We process personal information for purposes including:
- Providing legal, litigation and mediation services;
- Opening and administering client files;
- Conducting conflict checks;
- Compliance with FICA and other regulatory obligations;
- Communicating with clients and third parties;
- Managing litigation, mediation and dispute resolution processes;
- Drafting agreements, pleadings, legal opinions and related documents;
- Accounting, billing and debt recovery;
- Recruitment and employment purposes;
- Managing and improving our website and services;
- Compliance with legal and professional obligations;
- Protecting and enforcing legal rights.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal information may be processed where:
- Processing is necessary to perform a contract;
- Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations;
- Processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests;
- Processing is required for legal proceedings;
- Consent has been obtained where required; or
- Processing is otherwise authorised by law.
8. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Advocates, correspondent attorneys, experts and consultants;
- Mediators, parenting coordinators and other dispute resolution professionals;
- Courts, tribunals and regulatory authorities;
- Banks, auditors and insurers;
- Information technology and cloud service providers;
- FICA and verification service providers;
- Professional advisers;
- Law enforcement agencies where legally required;
- Any person authorised by you or required by law.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties who process information on our behalf maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
9. International Transfers
The Firm utilises reputable cloud-based systems and service providers which may store or process information on servers located outside South Africa. Where personal information is transferred outside South Africa, the Firm will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that such transfers comply with applicable law.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and professional obligations, to maintain records, and to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.
The Firm reserves the right to retain records for periods prescribed by law, professional rules and internal document retention policies.
11. Information Security
The Firm implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.
These measures may include:
- Secure cloud-based storage systems;
- Access controls and password protection;
- Multi-factor authentication where available;
- Encryption and cybersecurity protections where appropriate;
- Confidentiality obligations imposed upon staff and service providers.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure and the Firm cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Security Breaches
Should the Firm become aware of a security compromise affecting personal information, the Firm will take such steps as may be required by law, including notification to affected persons and the Information Regulator where applicable.
13. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may utilise cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic and enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may impact certain website functions.
14. Third Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of any third-party website and users are encouraged to review the applicable privacy policies of those websites.
15. Children's Information
Due to the nature of our family law and mediation practice, we may process information relating to children where authorised by law and where necessary for legal proceedings, mediation processes, parenting matters or related services.
Appropriate safeguards will be applied to such information.
16. Legal Professional Priviledge & Confidentiality
Nothing in this Privacy Notice limits or waives any rights, protections or obligations arising from legal professional privilege, attorney-client privilege, confidentiality obligations or professional ethical duties owed by the Firm.
17. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
- Request access to your personal information;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request deletion of information where legally permissible;
- Object to certain forms of processing;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
18. Information Officer
Questions regarding this Privacy Notice or requests relating to personal information may be directed to:
Information Officer: Simone Lamberti
Email: simone@attorneysl.co.za
Telephone: 0108803877
19. Complaints
Complaints relating to the processing of personal information may be directed to the Information Regulator of South Africa.
20. Changes to this Notice
The Firm reserves the right to amend this Privacy Notice from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last Updated: 8 June 2026
