How we handle your information




confidentially and responsibly

Read about our duty of confidentiality, duty to notify and how we handle your information responsibly and confidentially.

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Many people approach us with personal and sensitive problems, and they must be able to trust that we will listen and advise without disclosing information. Confidentiality is the foundation of the trust on which all legal aid is built – and a prerequisite for us to provide safe and proper services.

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At Aarhus Legal Aid, we take confidentiality very seriously.

All of our advisors – both law students and legal professionals – are subject to strict confidentiality. This means that everything you tell us will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to others without your express consent.

The duty of confidentiality applies to both information about you as a person and what your case involves.


You can therefore safely contact us with legal questions – whether they are about finances, family, housing or other sensitive topics – without worrying about whether your information will be shared.

We generally do not document cases at stage 1 (anonymous, oral advice), and you do not need to provide your full name unless you wish to do so. This anonymity helps to ensure a low threshold for access and supports the trust with which we want to meet everyone. If your case requires actual case processing (stage 2 or 3), we will ask for your contact information and consent to allow us to process the case – still under full confidentiality.


At Aarhus Legal Aid, we see confidentiality as a central part of our work. Many of those who seek help are in a vulnerable situation. Therefore, it is crucial that you can speak freely and openly with an advisor – without fear that the information will be used or shared with others. Confidentiality creates the confidential space where honest and effective advice can take place.


The duty of confidentiality is legally enshrined and a prerequisite for us to provide qualified, trustworthy and responsible legal assistance. This applies regardless of whether you come once with a single question or we help you through a longer process.


If you have any questions about how we handle your information, you are always welcome to ask our advisors.

Duty to notify – when confidentiality must be waived

At Aarhus Legal Aid, we prioritize silence and confidentiality. However, there are situations where we as advisors are obligated to act. If we become aware that a child or young person under the age of 18 is living in conditions that may harm their health or development, we have a duty to notify the municipality.



This is especially true when there is suspicion of neglect, violence, sexual abuse or other serious circumstances. It is important to emphasize that you do not need to be certain – it is enough to have a serious concern.

  • What is the duty to notify?

    Duty to notify is a statutory obligation to inform the municipality if you suspect that a child or young person under the age of 18 is living in conditions that may harm their well-being, health or development. This applies both if you have direct knowledge of the conditions or if you have a serious concern.


    This so-called general duty to notify is stated in Section 135 of the Children's Act and applies to all citizens – including volunteers and advisors at Aarhus Legal Aid. The purpose is to ensure that children and young people in vulnerable positions receive the necessary support and protection as early as possible.


    The notification goes to the municipality where the child lives, and it is then the municipality's responsibility to assess whether action should be taken.

  • When should you notify?

    You must report if you have reason to believe that a child is living in conditions that may harm their development. It is not necessary to be certain that something wrong is happening.
  • What happens after a notification?

    When the municipality receives a notification, they will assess the situation and decide whether support or protection is needed for the child.
  • How does Aarhus Legal Aid handle notifications?

    We take all reports seriously and assess each situation carefully. Our goal is to ensure that children and young people get the help they need.
  • What if I'm unsure?

    If you are unsure whether you should notify, it is best to contact us. We can help assess the situation.

Cookie and privacy policy

Website owner and contact information

This website is operated and owned by:


Aarhus Legal AidVester Allé 8 c8000 Aarhus CE-mail: post@aarhusretshjaelp.dkPhone: 86 19 47 00




Aarhus Legal Aid's cookie policy

  • What are cookies?

    Cookies are small pieces of text that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile phone when you visit our website. They are used by almost all websites today – and don't worry: cookies cannot contain viruses or harm your device.

  • How we use cookies

    To ensure that our website functions optimally, we use different types of cookies:


    • Necessary cookies – make the site usable and ensure that it functions technically correctly.
    • Functional cookies – remember your settings and make your experience easier.
    • Statistical cookies – help us understand how the site is used so we can make it better.

    Marketing cookies – used to show you relevant content and advertisements.


    You can always view and adjust your consent in our cookie declaration. Simply click on the "Update your consent" link at the top of the page.

  • Own and third-party cookies

    Some cookies are set by us and are automatically deleted when you leave the site, while others are stored for a longer period of time so that we can customize and improve the content.


    We also use third-party cookies – for example from Google Analytics and Facebook – which help us understand how the site is used and who visits it. These parties may use the information for their own purposes. You can read more about how they process data on their own websites.

  • Deleting or rejecting cookies

    In the cookie declaration, you can always opt out of three of the four cookie types. However, please note that certain functions may not function properly if you opt out of cookies.


    You can also delete or block cookies directly in your browser.

  • Opting out of targeted advertising

    If you do not want third-party cookies to be used for personalized advertising, you can read more and change your settings at youronlinechoices.com.

Aarhus Legal Aid's privacy policy

When you visit Aarhus Legal Aid's website, seek advice, volunteer or apply for a job with us, you provide us with your personal information.


This privacy policy is intended to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over your information.

We are data controllers – this is how you contact us

Aarhus Legal Aid is responsible for the processing of the personal data we collect about you.


Contact information: Aarhus Legal Aid Vester Allé 88000 Aarhus CE-mail: post@aarhusretshjaelp.dk Telephone: 86 19 47 00



If you have any questions about our processing of your information or would like insight, correction or deletion, you are always welcome to contact us.

Use of personal data

  • When you visit our website

    We automatically collect information about your use of the website using cookies. This may include information about your browser, IP address, network location and information about your computer or mobile.


    The purpose is to ensure that the website functions optimally, to keep statistics on usage and to enable sharing of content on social media.


    Cookies may be necessary for the site to function, help us optimize content, or target content.

    Legal basis: your consent, cf. the General Data Protection Regulation, Art. 6, para. 1, letter a.

  • When you get advice from us

    When you contact us for advice, we process the information you provide to us – e.g. name, contact information and a brief description of your case.


    • Booking an appointment: We register your name and telephone number in our booking system, and by agreement we can write a short note about what you want advice on.
    • Longer advice courses: In courses that extend over several conversations, we only register information that you give us your consent to. This can be name, address, e-mail, telephone number, possibly CPR number and social or financial circumstances, if relevant to the advice.
    • Journal notes: In some cases, we can, with your consent, record additional information, such as educational background, marital status, number of children or reason for contacting you, so that we can provide the best possible advice.
    • Purpose: to be able to give you precise legal guidance and to document our work in anonymized form for use in statistics, development and possible reporting to partners.

    Legal basis: consent, important public interests and legal obligation, cf. Art. 6, para. 1, letters a, c and f, and Art. 9, para. 2, letter g.


    Duty to notify: In certain situations, we are obliged to contact authorities, for example if a child is exposed to violence or serious neglect, or if we become aware of circumstances that pose a danger to life. This is done pursuant to Section 135 of the Children's Act and Sections 141 and 253 of the Criminal Code.

  • When you sign up as a volunteer

    When you apply to volunteer or fill out a contact form, we process the information you provide us – e.g. name, telephone number, email, date of birth, educational background and areas of interest.


    Purpose: to be able to contact you, match you with tasks and provide you with relevant information about the volunteer work. Information may also be used in anonymized form for statistics and documentation.


    Legal basis: performance of contract and legitimate interest, cf. Art. 6, para. 1, letters b and f.

  • When you file a complaint

    If you complain to us, we will record the information you provide yourself – e.g. name, email and the content of the complaint.


    Purpose: to be able to process and respond to your complaint.

    The information will be deleted once the case is closed.

    Legal basis: legitimate interest, cf. Art. 6(1)(f).

  • Recipients of information

    Your information is treated confidentially and is only disclosed when necessary or required by law.


    We use external partners (data processors) for, for example, technical operation of systems. These only process information according to our instructions and are subject to written data processing agreements.

  • Protection of personal data

    We store your information securely on restricted access systems located in controlled facilities. Our security measures are regularly assessed and updated.


    However, we cannot guarantee complete security of data transmission over the Internet. You therefore provide information at your own risk.

  • Your rights

    You have a number of rights under the Data Protection Act:


    • Insight: Right to gain insight into the information we process about you.
    • Correction: Right to have incorrect information corrected.
    • Erase: Right to have information deleted in special cases.
    • Restriction: Right to have processing restricted in certain cases.
    • Objection: Right to object to processing, including use for direct marketing.
    • Data portability: Right to receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format and have it transferred to another data controller.

    Personal data is deleted or anonymized when the purpose has been fulfilled. We follow the deadlines set out in legislation, including the Bookkeeping and Limitation Act.


    If you want to exercise your rights, contact us at post@aarhusretshjaelp.dk

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  • Complaint

    If you are dissatisfied with our processing of your information, you can complain to:

    Data Protection Authority


    www.datatilsynet.dk

Changes to the privacy policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, for example if there are changes in legislation or in our processing of personal data. The date of the latest update will always be stated at the bottom of the page.


Last updated: August 19, 2025