Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how ClearMed collects, uses, and protects personal data.
1. Who we are
ClearMed provides medico-legal reporting coordination services for solicitors and insurance companies. We act as a point of contact for coordinating appropriately qualified consultants and managing administrative aspects of medico-legal reporting.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: info@clearmed.ie
2. Personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact details such as name, email address, and organisation
- Information submitted through our website contact form
- Instruction-related information provided by solicitors or insurers
- Administrative correspondence relating to medico-legal reports
ClearMed does not request sensitive medical records through the website. Where medical or sensitive data is processed, it is handled in accordance with applicable legal and professional obligations.
3. How we use personal data
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and report requests
- Coordinating medico-legal reports and related services
- Communicating with solicitors, insurers, and consultants
- Meeting legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
4. Legal basis for processing
ClearMed processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our lawful bases for processing may include:
- Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering a contract
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
- Legitimate interests in operating and managing our services
- Consent, where required
5. Data sharing
Personal data may be shared where necessary with:
- Appropriately qualified medical consultants
- Solicitors and insurance companies involved in a matter
- Service providers who support our website or communications systems
We do not sell personal data and only share information where it is necessary and appropriate.
6. Data security
ClearMed takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
7. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.
8. Your rights
Under data protection law, individuals have rights including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their personal data, subject to legal limitations.
Requests can be made by contacting us at info@clearmed.ie.
9. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.