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  • -BA-
    -BA- Posts: 377 Forumite
    christiane wrote: »
    A last attempt:

    If I have proof that a member of staff in the clinic has contacted authorities and informed them about my presence in the treatment room, which is public, does this in your opinion constitute a gross breach of privacy law and human rights or not?'

    pls only answers to this question!

    thanks


    This question was best answered by Cattie on page 2 of this thread. It is everyone's duty to report benefit fraud if he/she suspects it might be taking place. Without a crystal ball or access to your post, the person who has allegedly reported you, would not know for sure but might suspect it. In which case they have done the right thing.

    I really don't think there is an issue for human rights abuse here. Your nose is out of joint because someone has thought you might be a bad person and you don't like that (I have to say I might be a little indignant about it too) but perhaps they had the best of intentions? I can't imagine this person would contact SS about every person they come across so they must have had a reason however wrong it may have been.

    If you have nothing to hide then there is nothing to worry about and I would urge you to put your energies into getting better not seeking retribution.
  • scrooge2008
    scrooge2008 Posts: 1,390 Forumite
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    edited 16 June 2009 at 9:04PM
    Christiane? Thinking of you when I read this. Looks like he still has a slim chance of retaining his benefits, so you should be fine. All the best.

    http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090616/tuk-breakdancing-oap-s-benefits-stopped-6323e80.html
    I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
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