Up until recently, I was working in two jobs to save money. I finished the first job about 4 weeks ago and the 2nd about a week and a half ago. Yesterday, I received a text asking me to call someone asap. Thinking it was someone from the 1st job, and having no credit, I got them to phone me. But it was someone from my second job who I hadn't given my number out to. He was basically saying that he wanted to be mates with me and meet up etc - not looking for a date though. I just found it odd and out of the blue. I contacted the department I worked in and they said they hadn't given my number out to anyone (I asked them not to). When I got off the phone, I had a text from this guy saying that he had got the number from the company and that he could get into trouble if found out and that he was sorry. That leads me to the conclusion that he had gone into my personal file to get my details, which makes me feel very violated.
Please wait for additional information before answering.
2007-02-20 20:28:21 · 11 answers · asked by Cat burgler 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He's not a bad guy - I would speak to him when I saw him, but would never take it beyond that. He's in his 40s with a partner and teenage daughter, which makes me feel very wary (I'm 23) and he said he knew I had a boyfriend and was not looking for a date. If he had asked someone for my number, then it would be fair enough but the fact that he went into my file shows it was pre-meditated.
I now don't know what to do. I don't want him to get in trouble but I feel the company should be notified of the security issue as if my details can be accessed, then anybody's could. My mum says I should send them a letter (make it official and keep on file) stating that I was contacted by someone and make a bigger deal out of the security issue. What should I do?
2007-02-20 20:32:39 · update #1
I agree with your mum I think - send an official letter of complaint to the company - you wouldn't have to name the chap concerned, just that someone had contacted you that had not been given your number, and that you are concerned?
Good luck - not a nice position to be in.
2007-02-20 20:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by mik_riley80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right to be cautious about this. If this man does not want to date you,why is he going out of his way to contact you? A man in his 40's, with a teenage daughter,contacting a young lady is very suspect.If this man went to the trouble of going into your private file,that should tell you something. What else could he have found? Your address? My advice would be to ignore this person completely. Keep the text messages.Write to the company,explaining your concerns,you owe this man nothing, so don't worry about getting him into trouble.Keep a copy of what you write.Wait for a response from the company. You can then take all relevant information to the Citizens Advice. Don't make the mistake of feeling sorry for this man. If he did go into your files,he is obviously NOT trustworthy. Beware!!!
2007-02-21 07:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get the guy in trouble, it seems like he knows he has made a mistake and is now regretting it. However, I would get in touch with the company and let them know about it, just don't give the guys name. If he continues to get in touch with you again then tell him you will give his name to the company if he doesn't stop contacting you.
2007-02-21 04:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by cheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG, of course he did. That's a violation of the privacy act. Don't erase the text, and go to the district attorneys office with it. Let them handle it. What if he is a stocker...at least have it looked into, you never know who all he has done this too. You go girl, be strong! For yourself and the his next victim!
2007-02-21 04:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd report him. It's a breach of the Data Protection Act, apart from anything else.
Get advice from your local CAB or Law Centre.
2007-02-21 06:17:04 · answer #5 · answered by squeaky guinea pig 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~Moms are always overly concerned. You should trust your instincts on this.
You could explain to him that you feel violated and to not bother you again and let it go.
If you don't feel this will fix the problem, then do what you feel is necessary.
Good luck.~
2007-02-21 05:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with your mum. Think of what else he can do if he tries hard enough. I would be worried. Plus, this is not normal behaviour.
2007-02-23 14:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by daria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your file is Private and he had no right to look in it ,how many time has he done this in the past ,you should be careful .he has breached confidentiality
2007-02-21 04:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by CAROLINE M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't you spending too much energy on this thing? The guy likes you, you don't like him. Period. Just text him you are not interested.
2007-02-21 05:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by emiliosailez 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wake up, avoid him like the plague...He is a waste of time
2007-02-21 05:23:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋