I had to sign a 'confidentiality' form when I was working there, what gives her the right to send my personal details to a company, even if she does think it will help me to get a job.
I think she should have asked for my consent first.
I have tried to discuss it with her, but she is continually in meetings, won't answer her phone or voicemail.She agrreed to see me yesterday, I knew I was going to be 10-15mins late (my fault) so I txt her, she got the text, and in the end I was only 10 minslate, however when I arrived at the office, I was told that she 'was in a meeting'. I spoke to someone else, but I really want her to speak to and acknowledge what she has done, as a 'Volunteer' I don't have many rights, so I would appreciate any help or advice that anyone can offer. I am sure their are other people in this position, so it may help them as well. I have tried my best to contact her, but she is avoiding me. I only want what's right.
2007-06-14 06:21:39 · 9 answers · asked by Lexxstar 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
I think that this falls within the description "doing the wrong thing for the right reasons". To disclose your person details without your permission is an offence under the Data Protection Act as well as being a breach of ordinary good manners. However, there are many occasions in life when we realise that somebody is in the wrong and simply keep our mouths shut because there is no point in stirring things up. As I see it, this woman likes you enough to want to help you find a job. The fact that she passed on your details is in itself a reference to the company which is, when all is said and done, a prospective employer. She is someone who no doubt would be only to pleased to provide a glowing work reference for you when asked. For that reason, I would let it pass and remain on good terms with her. However, you should make the point when you catch up with her that you'd really appreciate it if she asked you first.
2007-06-15 04:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this all depends who did she send the information to, as if it related to the work or business you currently do she is within her right.
However if she gave those details to someone totally unrelated to the work you do this is a breech of the princliple of general company rules of employee confidentiality.
There is no hard set law with regards to this, as the company may not be registered under the data protection act(UK) you will thus have no claims at all.
She may have made you sign a confidentiality form, this is obvious company policy to protect them from you giving information to competitors. When you signed this is may have been prudent for you to ask their policy on employee confidentiality.
What happens now is to actualy assess if giving your information to a third party damaged you in any way, or caused you hardship. If so a tribunial can look into this.
If however she provides proof that this was done in the interest of you or the company, you have no leg to stand on.
As for your missed meetings if you felt so strongly on this matter, why were you late. You feel this was important you should have made more of an effort to be on time to see her. You cannot blame her for having other meetings to attend. You should make more of an effort.
Sorry to sound so stern but matters that most people feel so important about would have made a more sincere effort to be there 10 mins earlier not later.
2007-06-14 06:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by kirsun10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You signed a confidentiality form- but that only means that you have to keep their secrets, not the other way round; so no help there.
If the information that your manager 'passed on' was stored on a computer, then she is in breach of the data protection act in divulging this information without your express permission. If it was from a written personnel file, things are much hazier, although you still have a right to confidentiality.
The bottom line is, it would appear she thought she was doing you a favour. It was certainly a mistake to do this without asking, but if the intention was good, why get too wound up about it?
2007-06-14 06:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by nealo d 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are a volunteer , does not take your rights away , under the data protection act
Of course you have rights , and yes you should have been asked before hand
It sounds as if this lady has tried to act in your best interest's , and unfortunly she has forgotten to ask if , she could pass your details on to a company , which might be interested in employing you.
While yes you have not been asked , I would not make too much of a fuss as , she only wanted to help you
Well done for doing volenteer work and all the best for the future
2007-06-14 12:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont say if you are in the uk or not. If you are, most volunteers don't have a contract of employment and so don't have the rights of an ordinary employee or worker. These include the right to a minimum wage, holiday and sick pay, and other statutory rights. (info taken from website)
You have the same rights to data protection as a paid employee. Check out the website below for more indepth information. I think I would probably look for another organisation to volunteer for, which has a better support network within. Why not call your local voluntary services organisiation.
2007-06-14 06:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by DJJD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a minor, so yes, they have the final say over your medical care, and that includes psychiatric care. The only thing that doesn't apply to is abortions. If you seem to be about to harm yourself or others, you can be involuntarily committed regardless of age. What's so horrible about mental hospitals or therapists, anyways? If you really think they lock you in a cell with a straightjacket, you've been watching way too many movies. You yourself admit you've got bad problems and self-harm - don't you want to "get better" or start to deal with your issues? That's the entire point of going there, and people who work in mental health professions have to be very patient, nice people who really want to help in order to stay in their job for any length of time. Also, mental health professionals are just that - professional. You can't really fake 'getting better' any more than you'd be able to fake recovery from any other disease.
2016-04-01 07:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't explain what the situation was or what she did - you only explained the aftermath.
Review the confidentiality form carefully for any language that states how your personal information is handled.
Stop viewing your meeting with her as a "confrontation" or a chance to shame her into admitting her fault. Instead, think of it as an oppotunity to hear her side of the story, and asking her politely to explain what she did and why.
2007-06-14 06:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with Nealo on this one. The volunteer manager is in breach of the data protection act and you could make a complaint - but is it really worth it?? You could end up losing a reference. I wouldn't make a big deal out of it. I'd just thank her for her good intentions but insist that she consults you in future before passing on your personal details.
2007-06-14 10:04:39 · answer #8 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes she should have definately had your permission but there is not much you can do about it since you are a volunteer but I would definately speak to her about it and if you cant get a hold of her speak to her supervisor and let them know what went on and how you feel . good luck .
2007-06-14 06:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋