Dear All
I support the idea of releasing information in respect of
the employment to a Solicitor. However, since this raises
the issue of fraud, releasing the information to a
Prosecutor, if the matter gets to that stage, in my view
is a better option. Then it will be that you acted in the
public interest.
On Thu, 24 Oct 2002 10:08:33 +0100 Colette Healiss
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> 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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Olaitan Eyiowuawi
Legal compliance Assitant
King's College,
University of London,
Strand London WC2R 2LS
Tel: 020 7848 2134
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