Mr. B is a co-worker. Mr. B was telling co-workers about him obtaining records of a co-worker, Mr. P. When confronted how he got them, Mr. B says that his wife works as a clerk of the county court and can access anybody's personal infos. These co-workers then informed Mr. P about the news. Mr. P confronted Mr. B and he declared that he did get access to his personal records as they were considered public and he was authorized by the company to do so. Mr. P called HR dept. to confirm but HR denied this. What can Mr. P do to protect his rights?
2006-12-07 10:37:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on what information was obtained. Certain information that is public record can be obtain by anyone. For example: criminal records, home ownership information, driver license info, yada yada. Other information, such as credit history, requires consent.
If the information required consent, Mr. P can definitely file a complaint (or even more), but if it is public information, then there's nothing that can be done.
2006-12-07 10:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Easygreasy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of two things. One go to police and tell them that Mr. B wife is access and giving private information to her husband. 2 Go to county clerks office and ask to speak to Mrs.B's boss. Inform them of what happened.If she broke the law she should be disciplined or fired. Also Mr. P should file a complaint with your company telling what happened and ask that Mr.B keep personal information to himself. That is if Mr.B is in a position to know personal information he should know that to share it with co workers is wrong.
Last if Mr.P can get no results from above actions and feels he was wrong get a lawyer.
2006-12-07 18:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's pretty confusing, but if the information they got was public record, there's nothing that can be done -- anyone has a right to get that information.
2006-12-07 18:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Teekno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋