Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Expert Nurse Witness Group handles personal data and confidential information when you visit our website, contact us, request a quotation, make an enquiry, instruct us, or otherwise use our services.

1. Who We Are

Expert Nurse Witness Group provides independent nursing expert witness services across the United Kingdom. Our website is www.expertnursewitness.org.uk.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you provide to us directly, including your name, organization, role, email address, telephone number, case reference, enquiry details, instruction details, documents, records and any information needed to consider or provide expert witness services.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to respond to enquiries, assess suitability and availability, check scope of expertise, identify potential conflicts of interest, provide quotations, manage instructions, prepare reports, communicate with instructing parties, issue invoices, maintain records, comply with legal or professional obligations, and protect our legitimate business interests.

4. Confidential Case Information

Case information and documents provided to us are treated confidentially. We only use case information for the purpose of considering, managing or providing expert witness services, unless we are required or permitted to use it for another lawful reason.

5.Expert Privacy and CV Information

We do not publish individual expert profiles as standard. This protects the professional privacy and personal data of our nursing experts and is in line with data protection principles, including data minimization and purpose limitation. A relevant expert CV may be provided on request where there is a clear professional purpose and suitability has been confirmed.

6. Lawful Basis

We process personal data where it is necessary to respond to enquiries, take steps before entering into a contract, perform agreed services, comply with legal or professional obligations, protect confidential information, manage business administration, or pursue legitimate interests connected with providing expert witness services.

7. Sharing Information

We only share information where necessary for the purpose of managing an enquiry, providing expert witness services, complying with legal or professional obligations, obtaining administrative or technical support, or where sharing has been agreed or is otherwise lawful. We do not sell personal data.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data and confidential case information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure. Access to information is limited to those who need it for a legitimate professional or administrative purpose.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data and case information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including case administration, professional record keeping, legal compliance, dispute management and legitimate business purposes.

10. Your Rights

You may have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or portability, subject to legal and professional limitations. Requests will be considered in line with applicable data protection requirements.

11. Website Analytics and Cookies

The website may use basic analytics or cookies to understand website usage and improve the service. Cookie wording should be reviewed once the website platform, analytics tools and payment provider have been confirmed.

12. Contact About Privacy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact Expert Nurse Witness Group using the contact details provided on the website.