I feel sure that in the small print for the application form for
Jobseekers Allowance there will be a statement along the lines of "in
making your application you give us the authority to verify that the
information supporting your application is true etc., etc.". If they
can show you a copy of that form, then you would be disclosing with the
consent of the individual concerned, and non-disclosure would probably
mean that the individual's claim would be refused.
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Subject: [data-protection] Disclosure to Jobcentre Plus
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I have been asked if it is OK for our HR Dept to provide information
relating to an ex-employee to the above organisation in order to decide
entitlement to Jobseekers Allowance and National Insurance Credits. The
information they are requesting is details as to why the person was
dismissed for misconduct.
When I look under the Staff Administration purpose there is nothing to
say we can disclose to this organisation other than
employment/recruitment agencies and only Local Govt. To my mind I doubt
if we should be disclosing this information...not sure why they were
dismissed but if they were to apply for a job with children etc. then
Disclosure Scotland would be able to check on that. Does anyone know of
any legal reason why we should disclose reasons for dismissal just so
the person can get his entitlement? Surely, we should just be
confirming that they were dismissed on a certain date?
Many thanks,
Door
Doreen Broom
Access to Information Officer
Scottish Borders Council
Tel: 01835 826516
Fax: 01835 825041
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