Dear All
We have received an enquiry from a private investigator acting on behalf of
a well known insurance company in pursuit of a case against an individual
who is bringing a substantial personal injury claim against his employer
(an engineering company).
With me so far ?
The private investigator has found out that the individual concerned is
believed to have been working as a doorman here during the period he was
supposed to be signed off work because of his injury and are requesting us
to confirm whether or not he is registered with us.
I can see that there would be justification for releasing relevant
information we may hold in this case. What has been exercising my brain
cells though is that I would be uncomfortable with releasing information
either to this investigator or to the insurance company (were they to write
in with a request). I feel we should only respond to such requests when
made by a solicitor (acting on behalf of the employer or insurance co in
this scenario) in connection with the compiling of evidence for a legal
case.
What do others feel on this one?
Colette Healiss
IT Strategy and Regulation
St Helens Council
Town Hall
Victoria Square
Telephone 01744 456052
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