Is it legal to give out information from employment files?

does a employee have the right to take phone numbers from
employment files and make them avaiable to all employee's
at the workplace?
We was given a list of all employee numbers to call, and
told to call regardless of the time if we were going to
miss work to find a replacement.

Answer:
There is nothing illegal or unlawful about it. The employer may stipulate conditions, which could be also contested in law.
Usually, reputed firms administer oath of secrecy regarding certain type of information, which is also upheld by law, in the best interests of the firm, its clients , etc, provided it does not infringe any common law of that land.
It may not be illegal, but it sure is unethical.
yes, in that scenario, your employer is trying to maintain adequate staffing levels for work . but not to outside non-employees or other companies
i really dont think that is a proper thing for managerial people to do.
Whether or not it's legal, I don't think it is ethical.
It is unsafe because they are assuming that there are no stalkers or others who may use the information to harass coworkers.
I would send and anonymous letter to management saying how this is unsafe.
Not without your agreement. This info was given to your employer, not the other employees. What if you upset one of the others, or someone at work has a crush on you and starts making unwelcome calls!

Your employer is in breach of the data protection act (if you are uk) which also extends to printed or written files, not just electronic info.
All employee records are classified. Some data like name and telephone numbers may be made available to certain departments like transport, Employee welfare etc.

As an employee, you can not pass on the list to others. It is illegal and/or unethical, if your company employee policy defines the same as classified data.

Please refer your company employee manual.

see a sample manual at:
http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/e.



Ramesh
The Human Search Engine
http://www.alluwanted.com
uwanted.blogspot.com
Not from employment files, but your department most likely has a list of employee numbers..particularly if you are using corporate cell phones.
Gross miscoduct and indeed illegal

The answers post by the user, for information only, BAnswer.com does not guarantee the right.

Other Questions and Answers:
  • Why do some founders leave their own companies?
  • everything you need to know about outsourcing industry in india?
  • what are some big corporations that EASILY give away scholarships?
  • Good Sign or Bad: Company is changing from Public to Private?
  • Hello I am looking for names of foundations that would give me a grant to better my lifestyle?
  • Does your company have a formal dating policy?
  • will Washington mutual and Citibank merge?
  • what is the doctrine of privity of contract?