Privacy Laws

[@r9153]

Thanks for your videos! I resigned from an extremely toxic work environment. Prior to leaving, I did not say a word to anyone where I was going. When they asked where I would be going, I told them I would be taking time off. I've now found out that a former co-worker told everyone, and now I'm getting calls from former co-workers after keeping it private. She found out through someone I work with now that she's friends with. Can I do anything about this? She has totally evaded my privacy.

[@legalnoggin]

Hi. Sorry to hear about what your going through. I would say that it depends on what was disclosed by the former employer or parties. Often actionable privacy violations center around medical information that could blacken your moral character, such as abortion, drug use, that type of information. If your former employer was a medical provider or in the medical field then it could be possible to file a claim with the office of civil rights under HIPAA. However, if it was just information about interpersonal issues then you may have no recourse. It doesn’t hurt though, to check in with the human rights commission of your locality or the EEOC as they offer some free information and review of claims, or possible claims. Sometimes when people have been in a toxic environment they may tell their employer about sexual harassment or disability issues and if those are disclosed to third parties, after the fact, in an effort to harm you and a potential new job search, for example, then it may form the basis of a retaliation claim. I do wish you well in your search for justice! Take care, Legalnoggin!

[@MichelSantana-xg5qi]

Thank You!

[@legalnoggin]

You're welcome! Michel!

[@KenyaJames-p7j]

Thanks😇

[@legalnoggin]

You’re very welcome!

[@brendenbrooks4737]

May i reach out to you in regards to legal questions about privacy violations

[@legalnoggin]

Hi Brendon. If you’re in PA we would be happy to have a member of our team to chat with you. If so, you may go to our website at Donhamlaw.com. Otherwise, feel free to send your questions on here and we can try to respond. We wish you well & Justice!

[@brendenbrooks4737]

@@legalnoggin i am from wa state. But ok so my wife and i are getting divorced, not the issue but what is is that she hacked my facebook messenger my personal email even with my privlidged emails with an attorney and she accessed 2 of my smart phones and sent in humdreds of pictures of conversations into court so now mine and 9 other peoples privacy are in public record. In wa state she broke 2 laws but i wanted to ask if these venture into federal laws

[@matt-nz3739]

Hi Jeremy, this is Matthew here in NZ. I am wanting to get some advice from you about Privacy, Human Rights and Mental Health. I am dealing with someone who claims to be schizophrenic but has been on psychotic medication for over 30 years, and has made life difficult for other family members like myself, the youngest brother. I am talking about my older brother here. I am saying all this isn't his fault. I do believe that some of these psychotic drugs doctors give to their patients are making life matters worse for the individual, not making them better. This is what I have been experiencing at our home for some time. Regarding Privacy, do you believe that if someone like myself is wanting to talk to someone on the phone in the house about Mental Health, and wanting to get advice or talk to someone on the phone without my older brother's interference, is this a breach of privacy? The other thing is about Human Rights. Everyone in society has the right to be treated, fairly and treated with respect whatever the culture or where they come from. As the youngest brother in the house, I am trying to seek help and talk to others about Mental Health on radio stations and other organisations on the phone. Every time I do this, my older brother wants to hear what I am talking about to any person on the phone, and whether I am talking about him on the phone. I have been somewhat abused psychologically and emotionally, because I AM NOT ALLOWED to talk to any person, whether this be an organisation or local radio stations here in NZ. Is this a breach of human rights by my older brother NOT allowing me to reach out and talk to others on the phone via radio or on the phone??? I have been treated like A LITTLE CHILD, is some respects when I want to reach out and talk to others about Mental Health and what others are facing in our world today. Just wondering what your comments are on this matter. Thanks Matt

[@legalnoggin]

So very sorry to hear of these issues you are facing. It is admirable that you are trying to find help and peace for this matter. I can suggest you reach out to a local therapist or religious leader in your community for more guidance. Sometimes they can offer assistance. These types of concerns are very difficult to navigate because they involve loved ones. Since these concerns are more family related you also may be better served to discuss your legal concerns with a family attorney practitioner in your community. I do wish you well and hope you find the direction and peace your family deserves. Legalnoggin