2007-04-26 07:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by Kris B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I dont want my ex knowing where I live and put this in writing which they agreed in writing but they have been incompetent.
2007-04-26 08:30:28 · update #1
They have breached data protection act 1998 and you need advice.
It could be a very horrific situation especially as you could have been fleeing domestic violence.
Basically there is a common law, called the law of confidence which prevents unauthorised disclosure of private information. This law is in effect in the Data Protection Act.
You have a few options, first you could put in a complaint to the solicitor.
You could ask the Information Commissioner to check that the data protection act was breached.
(this is free)
Or you could sue for damages in a civil court.
My advice would be to get the CAB and get them to go through your options. But please do something as they shouldn't be allowed to get away with this!
Good luck!
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 01625 545745
Fax: 01625 524510
E-mail: mail@ico.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
2007-04-26 09:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ah! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find the answer in The Guide to the Professional Conduct of Solicitors published by the Law Society.
Complain to the Managing Partner of the firm. You'll get an apology, but unless their carelessness has caused any loss or damage, nothing else!
2007-04-26 16:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by gynmedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you were given something in writing that says your address would not be disclosed, absolutely nothing. Just don't give your address out to solicitors in the future.
2007-04-26 14:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Shira I'nusyl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends. If you had said to your solicitor in writing not to give your address, then you can take them to court. But if you had no proof of it then I'm afraid that you can do nothing.
2007-04-26 15:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by danjambo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the first instance I would write to them and ask them why they have gone against your instructions. Once you have a reply you can decide what action to take. Hopefully in their response they will admit that you gave those instructions, which may be of value to you at a later date if you decide to take the matter further.
2007-04-26 15:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Captain Sarcasm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sho ot him
2007-04-26 15:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋