Is your employer allowed to give out your personal information?
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Is your employer allowed to give out your personal information?
There was a theft of $500 at work from a co-worker. Management called the police. They wanted personal information such as phone, address and SSN’s. When asked what for the police said for the employer. My employer already has this info which I stated. Since I wouldn’t write it down for the police, my employer gave this information without my consent. Are they allowed to do that?
Asked on February 17, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, an employer can give your phone number and address out to *anyone* at all--there is no legal protection for this information--and can give out your SSN to the police as part of an investigation (as they can give it out to other government agencies, like tax authorities, as applicable).
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