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Documents from solicitor for somebody else
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cherryx3x3 wrote: »Haha!!
Why on earth would I want compo for something that isn't affecting me personally.
Its not my private documents that are in someone else's hands.
I should have known better than to ask on a forum full of people stuck up their own backsides.
Thars harsh, you asked for advice on a simple issue.
Just return the documents to the solicitor, didnt need a thread though.0 -
Don't return or forward on the documents, destroy them.
Regardless of what you do with the documents, you should inform the solicitors of their mistake - they need to review their processes, even if it's just a memo that says "Double check the documents before licking the envelope"0 -
I think I would want to make sure they tightened up their procedures for the future. Just returning the papers sent in error doesn't ensure they will make any changes.
I suppose if the OP wants to make a point and be a little mischievous they could adopt Ergate's suggestion of destroying the other papers. They could then tell the solicitors they did this because of GDPR and can't remember who the papers were intended to be sent to.0 -
I suppose if the OP wants to make a point and be a little mischievous they could adopt Ergate's suggestion of destroying the other papers. They could then tell the solicitors they did this because of GDPR and can't remember who the papers were intended to be sent to.
I didn't suggest that to be mischievous, I believe it to be the best course of action.
Firstly, it's not the OP's responsibility to fix other peoples mistakes.
Secondly, destroying them ensures that the rogue documents are in the "wrong hands" for the least amount of time.
It's not like reprinting and resending the documents is a massive burden on the solicitors.0 -
Secondly, destroying them ensures that the rogue documents are in the "wrong hands" for the least amount of time.
It's not like reprinting and resending the documents is a massive burden on the solicitors.
Depends what the documents are. If they are originals they may be irreplaceable.Note: Unless otherwise stated, my property related posts refer to England & Wales. Please make sure you state if you are discussing Scotland or elsewhere as laws differ.0 -
Documents were returned to the rightful owner last night.
Lady seemed slightly confused as to why we were taking them to her but was thankful none the less.0 -
A couple of years ago, my parents got something through the post, a large thick envelope - not addressed to them. It was the same number as them, but down the next street.
Dad took the envelope around and the owners were in the driveway after returning from somewhere. It turned out to be their new wills!This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
My company in a different sector has a policy and process to follow for situations like this, so I would suggest notifying the solicitor.0
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