Human Resources information

gary7788

Hi,

I write to ask if it is possible for me to ask my HR dept and my Occupational health department where i work for copies of all information they have about me on their files.
Could anyone point me in the direction of a template letter asking for this or any act of parliment i could quote when asking my employer for this information.
Any information would be appreciated
Thanks
Gary

Judith_W

Freedom of Information Act. They have 40 days to provide all information they have for you, and may ask for £10 to cover the request.

Emmzi

my compnay intranet site has a form for making such a request.

why don't you just ask before getting all "act of parliament" about it? They'll probably just say yes.

ohreally

Judith_W wrote: »

Freedom of Information Act. They have 40 days to provide all information they have for you, and may ask for £10 to cover the request.

Nothing to do with FoI, its a subject access request under data protection act 1998.


Sec 7: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/29/section/7

tizerbelle

Judith_W wrote: »

Freedom of Information Act. They have 40 days to provide all information they have for you, and may ask for £10 to cover the request.

Sorry but it is NOT the FOI Act. FOI replies to public authorities and the like.

If a person wants to see what information an organisation (including employer) holds on them they submit a "subject access request". This is covered by the Data Protection Act. More information can be found here

As Emmzi says though, firstly check whether there is a Data Protection Policy at work and if there is follow the procedure given in that.

McKneff

I seem to remember that even on request companies are alowed to with hold some certain information