Advice wanted please. The ICO thought we might be able to disclose because
of 'the public interest' but were not prepared to commit to this and thought
we should take legal advice before making a decision. Before we ask our
legal advisors I would like to be aware of possible options. Has anyone
been involved in a similar situation?
A former social work student, working as an unqualified worker in disability
support, was recognised by a member of the University staff as an
individual, whose placement (working with the disabled) was terminated by
the employer because of a complaint made of sexual harassment against the
student in connection with a disabled client. An internal disciplinary
hearing found the accusation proven and a formal written warning was issued.
The student however withdrew from the course. We do not know if the
employer is aware of this history. Do we disclose this history to the local
authority? If so, what section(s) of the Act justify this disclosure?
Carole
Carole Moreland
Assistant Director
Learning Resources
Library Building
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Ellison Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Tel: 0191 227 4139
Fax: 0191 227 4563
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