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Privacy and Personal Data Protection Statement<\/strong>
Messrs Vivian & Shin<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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General<\/strong>
1.1 At Messrs Vivian & Shin, safeguarding our clients\u2019 interests and maintaining the security and confidentiality of client information are fundamental principles of our legal practice. Your personal data is protected with utmost priority.

1.2 This Personal Information Collection Statement (\u201cStatement\u201d) outlines:-
\u2022 The purposes for collecting your personal data (\u201cPersonal Data\u201d) in connection with our services and this website;
\u2022 To whom your Personal Data may be transferred; and
\u2022 How to request access or correction to your Personal Data.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Personal Data Collected<\/strong>
2.1 The types of Personal Data collected by Messrs Vivian & Shin may include:
\u2022 IP addresses or device identifiers;
\u2022 Full name;
\u2022 Email address;
\u2022 Telephone number;
\u2022 Residential or office address;
\u2022 Nationality or citizenship;
\u2022 Photographs or audio\/visual recordings.

2.2 Providing your Personal Data is voluntary. However, failure to supply necessary Personal Data may limit our ability to provide effective legal services or involve you in our marketing activities.

2.3 You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and currency of all Personal Data you provide, as inaccuracies may adversely affect our service delivery and interactions with you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Purpose and Usage<\/strong>
3.1 We collect, process, and use your Personal Data for:
\u2022 Provision of legal services;
\u2022 Client registration and onboarding;
\u2022 Recruitment and processing job applications;
\u2022 Billing, invoicing, and payment collection;
\u2022 Security management and access control;
\u2022 Communication security;
\u2022 Enhancing client communications and understanding client preferences;
\u2022 Professional references for legal directories;
\u2022 Legal proceedings and protection of legal rights;
\u2022 Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering requirements;
\u2022 Insurance coverage purposes;
\u2022 Website usage monitoring and analytics;
\u2022 Legitimate business interests such as risk management, client relationship management, and credit control;
\u2022 Preventing or responding to security threats, fraud, or illegal activities;
\u2022 Addressing complaints or queries;
\u2022 Related activities essential for business operations.

3.2 Personal Data may also be sourced from publicly available databases and platforms (e.g., media, LinkedIn, public registries).

3.3 We may market directly to you in your professional capacity if relevant to your employment or engagement.

3.4 Your Personal Data remains confidential and will only be disclosed with your consent, for purposes stated in this Statement, or if required by law or regulatory obligations. Messrs Vivian & Shin will not sell your Personal Data to third parties.

3.5 Personal Data will only be used for other purposes with your explicit consent, if directly related to the original collection purpose, or as permitted by law.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transfer of Personal Data
<\/span><\/strong>4.1 Your Personal Data may be transferred to:
\u2022 Employees, partners, and officers of Messrs Vivian & Shin;
\u2022 Insurers, bankers, auditors, and external advisors;
\u2022 Third-party service providers, including administrative, HR, IT, analytics, cloud services, and telecommunications;
\u2022 Legal representatives, experts, or foreign law firms involved in your matters;
\u2022 Regulatory bodies, government agencies, or professional bodies as required by law;
\u2022 Persons requesting professional references (with your consent);
\u2022 Entities assisting in anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, or credit assessment.

4.2 Transfers may include jurisdictions outside Malaysia, potentially subject to differing data protection laws. We strive to ensure these transfers meet appropriate data protection standards.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cookies
<\/strong>5.1 Cookies are small data files sent to your computer\/device when accessing our website to enhance your browsing experience and site functionality.

5.2 Cookies help remember your preferences, improve site navigation, optimize content presentation, and track interactions for analytical purposes.

5.3 Our cookies:
\u2022 Store your site preferences (language, layout);
\u2022 Track website usage to enhance content and design;
\u2022 Analyze user preferences and behaviors.

5.4 We utilize both session and persistent cookies for essential, functional, and performance purposes.

5.5 Third-party cookies used include:
\u2022 Google Analytics for traffic and site usage analysis;
\u2022 E-marketing cookies for email communications;
\u2022 LinkedIn Insight for audience engagement and ad performance tracking.

5.6 By using our website, you consent to cookie usage unless expressly withdrawn via browser settings. Refusal may impact site functionality and user experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Access and Correction<\/strong>
6.1 You have the right to:
\u2022 Request access to your Personal Data unless exempt by law;
\u2022 Request corrections if your Personal Data is inaccurate or outdated.

6.2 Contact our Data Protection Officer for data access or corrections:

Data Protection Officer:<\/strong>
Messrs Vivian & Shin
No. 31-8-22, the CEO,
Lebuh Nipah 5, Jalan Sg Nibong,
11950 Bayan Lepas, Penang,
Malaysia.
Email: admin@vslaw.com.my

6.3 We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for processing access or correction requests.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Information
<\/strong>7.1 This Statement highlights essential information about your Personal Data and our privacy practices. For further details, contact our Data Protection Officer.

7.2 Messrs Vivian & Shin may revise this Statement periodically. Regularly check for updates.

7.3 Messrs Vivian & Shin adheres strictly to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia.

7.4 References to \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, or \u201cour\u201d denote Messrs Vivian & Shin, Advocates & Solicitors, a Malaysian law firm regulated by the Bar Council of Malaysia.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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