Whyte Law

Data Protection Notice

Effective Date: 6 February 2026

Whyte Law, Attorneys-at-Law (“Whyte Law”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2020 of Jamaica.

This Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data.

1. Who We Are

Whyte Law, Attorneys-at-Law
Unit 5-60 Windsor Rd.
St Ann's Bay, St Ann
Jamaica W.I.
Email: contact@whytelawgroup.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process:

  • Full name
  • Contact information
  • TRN and identification details
  • Financial information relevant to legal transactions
  • Property and estate documentation
  • Court documents
  • Communications and correspondence
  • Portal login data and usage logs

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of contract (Legal Services Agreement)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests in administering our practice
  • Consent, where required

4. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data is used to:

  • Provide legal services
  • Prepare and file court documents
  • Conduct property and estate transactions
  • Communicate with clients
  • Maintain secure client records
  • Operate the Client Portal

We do not sell personal data.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Encrypted access
  • Restricted internal access
  • Audit logging
  • Password-protected systems

Access is limited to authorised personnel.

6. Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

Certain records may be retained in accordance with professional standards and statutory requirements.

7. Data Subject Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, individuals may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Object to certain processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner

Requests may be submitted to contact@whytelawgroup.com.

8. Third-Party Processors

We may use reputable third-party service providers for:

  • Secure cloud hosting
  • Document storage
  • Email services
  • Practice administration tools

All providers are required to maintain appropriate security standards.

9. Updates

This Notice may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.