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Below are 4 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Can Employer Demand to See Prescribed Medication Details?

The Data Protection Act If an employer gathers information about the prescribed medication taken by staff, the Data Protection Act applies. In...

Can My Employer Delete My Personal Documents?

This question is highly relevant because of the widespread use of company-furnished laptops by staff. Unfortunately, though, it’s hard to give a...

Pictures of Me on Facebook: Is This Breach of Privacy?

The Data Protection Act’s principles The action taken by the ex-employer does seem to be a breach of privacy under the Data Protection Act....

Rumours About Sick Leave: Has My Privacy Been Invaded?

Following Procedure The procedure when a worker falls sick – whatever the cause – is to phone a manager. This is what happened in the instance...