Expert Witness Privacy Notice

1. Relationship to Main Privacy Notice

This notice should be read alongside the Harrison Associates Privacy Notice.

2. Who We Are

Harrison Associates, a trading name of Jan Harrison Limited, acts as a data controller when providing expert witness services.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data to provide independent expert evidence for legal proceedings.

Our primary duty is to the Court under the Civil Procedure Rules Part 35.

4. The Personal Data We Process

Personal Data

• Name, date of birth, contact details
• Background and case-related information

Special Category Data

• Medical and clinical records
• Functional and psychological assessments

Case Data

• Expert reports
• Instructions and correspondence

5. Lawful Basis

We process personal data under:

• Article 6(1)(c) – legal obligation
• Article 6(1)(f) – legitimate interests

Special category data is processed under:

• Article 9(2)(f) – legal claims
• Article 9(2)(h) – healthcare (where applicable)

Consent is not relied upon.

6. How Data Is Used

• Preparing expert reports
• Providing evidence to the Court
• Engaging with legal representatives
• Complying with procedural obligations

7. Data Sharing

Data may be shared with:

• Solicitors and insurers
• Courts and tribunals
• Other experts
• Healthcare professionals

8. Data Retention

Data is retained in line with:

• Legal proceedings
• Limitation periods
• Professional obligations

Retention will typically exceed six years.

9. Your Rights

Your rights may be restricted where processing is required for:

• Legal proceedings
• Compliance with Court obligations

Erasure rights do not apply where data is required for legal claims.

10. Contact and Complaints

Contact: info@harrison.associates

You may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Last updated: April 2026