Can i prevent my employer from responding to an open records request that will expose my personal information?

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Can i prevent my employer from responding to an open records request that will expose my personal information?

A local media outlet has filed an open records request with all local school districts asking for all employees names, job descriptions and salaries. I don’t want my name and salary being published.

Asked on March 1, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Unless disclosing this type of information violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, you have no recourse here. This is no automatic right to privacy in the workplace regarding such matters. Bottom line, if your company sees fit to comply with this request, there realy isn't anything that you can do about it.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Unless disclosing this type of information violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, you have no recourse here. This is no automatic right to privacy in the workplace regarding such matters. Bottom line, if your company sees fit to comply with this request, there realy isn't anything that you can do about it.


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