I. Privacy policy of OPUS lögmenn ehf.
OPUS lögmenn ehf. (hereinafter “the company”) are responsible for ensuring that the processing of personal data in the law firm’s activities complies with Act no. 90/2018 on personal protection and the processing of personal data as well as other rules, recommendations and guidelines that apply to personal protection at any time. Personal information refers to information that can directly or indirectly identify a specific person, cf. more detailed definition of the term in item 2. Article 3 Personal Protection Act.
II. The purpose of the privacy policy
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform how the company collects and processes personal data in cases where it is in the position of responsible party in relation to the company’s relations with customers and others who may have business relations or relations with the company.
III. Processing of personal data
In order to be able to establish business or provide services, it may be necessary to process personal information about customers and those contacts who act on behalf of legal entities in business with the company. The company also processes various personal information about prospective or potential customers for the purpose of forming business relationships, e.g. information about name, social security number, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
The personal information handled by the company is only used on the basis of authorization that has been granted to the company on the basis of mandate or law. The information is only used to ensure the services that the company offers to its customers.
IV. Security of personal information
At OPUS lögmenn ehf. the security and correctness of information is of great importance. To ensure the security of personal information against unauthorized access, use or sharing, the company uses technical and organizational measures, e.g. access controls in the company’s systems.
The duty of confidentiality rests with the employees and those acting on behalf of OPUS lögmenn ehf. according to the rules of the company.
V. Retention period
The retention period of personal information varies depending on the information in question. In general, information about customers and their contacts is stored for 4 years from the end of the business relationship. In some cases, however, it may be necessary to keep the information longer or it may be deleted earlier due to operational considerations. However, this policy does not oblige the company to store information for the maximum time allowed according to the policy.
Personal information covered by the Accounting Act is stored for 7 years from the end of the relevant accounting year, as required by law from time to time. The company focuses on storing personal data no longer than is needed in accordance with the purpose of the processing. In certain cases, however, the company may need to keep personal data longer due to legal obligations, at the request of the government or due to disputes.
VI. Rights of the data subject
According to the Personal Data Protection Act, individuals whose personal data the company processes may have the right to request access to their personal data, to request correction, deletion, sharing or restriction of processing.
Inquiries and notifications regarding personal protection can be directed to the company at the email address opus@opus.is
VII. Web cookies
The company uses cookies, which are small text files saved on a computer or other smart device when a user visits the company’s website. Cookies store certain information, e.g. in order to analyze the use of websites or save user settings. Most browsers offer the option to set them not to accept cookies.
VIII. Changes and entry into force
The company reserves the right to make changes to the above without notice. A new version of the privacy policy takes effect as soon as it is published on the company’s website.
This privacy policy was last modified on November 4, 2024.