Technically, you can draft your own privacy policy for your organisation. You do not need to hire a professional lawyer to do it for you. So then why would you hire one? It makes more sense to save that excess expenditure and just do it yourself. Right?
Wrong.
Even though you may not need a lawyer, it is highly recommended that you consult with one for agreements and documents such as the privacy policy for your organisation’s product or service. The privacy policy document is crucial to your application, interface, or the service you are providing because it is a legally binding document for your customers to help them feel secure while using your services. Your clients share their personal information and data on your platform, and they need to know that their information is protected at all costs.
This is how working with a lawyer for your privacy policy document can help your organisation:
Simplify the Complexity of Your Document
If you are working in an ecommerce environment, holding a large amount of consumer data, or engaging in data transfer, your privacy policy will be a complex and detailed document. The larger the amount of data your company manages, the more detailed your policy has to be. A lawyer can help draft an extensive legal document to ensure that all information related to the privacy of consumer data is provided in depth.
Comply with International Laws
If your organisation caters to clients and consumers outside your region or country, it is safer to work with a lawyer to draft your privacy policy. There are various laws and regulations that companies need to be compliant with to work in an international market, and a lawyer would make sure your privacy policy maintains its compliance.
Maintain High Levels of Accuracy in the Document
If your privacy policy is not fully accurate, there are government bodies in every country that can take your organisation to court for breach of contract or deception. It is always safer to work with a lawyer to draft your privacy policy to avoid unnecessary incriminatory exposure and excess fines and charges to your company.
There are many templates available for employees to draft their privacy policy. If you are not working with a lawyer to draft your organisation’s privacy policy and terms and conditions document, you should at least consult with them to maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of the draft.
When your business collects a lot of personal information and does business far and wide, having a lawyer write your Privacy Policy can help ensure you cover all bases and comply with all applicable laws so that it will avoid any holes and might even be used against your business.
