Latest Spam and data protection Questions & Answers
Breaching the data protection act
I was going through some personal problems that were affecting my work. My manager asked what was wrong and I told him in confidence. I now find he has told some of my colleagues. What can I do about this?
Employees rights - staff records
Do I have the right to see a copy of my staff records file?
Employers holding personal details on file
Our HR dept has stated that it is now a company requirement to submit our passports and birth certificates for scrutiny and photocopies are being held on file. Is this legal?
Keeping staff information
What information am I allowed to keep on my staff and after they leave, how long do I have to or should I keep that information?
Data protection law when selling a business
I am selling part of my business to someone else and will be handing over the list of customer names addresses and phone numbers. Do the customers need to approve by a signed consent form that this information can be handed over?
Customer information and the Data Protection Act 1998
Can I release personal information about my customers to a third party?
Changing falsified documents
I have discovered that someone has forged my signature on a document for Companies House and registered me as a director. I have never been a director of the company. What can I do about it?
Staff access to employment records
Does an employee have a right to access their employment record as updated by their employer?
