Can I sue my employer for leaking my personal information?
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Can I sue my employer for leaking my personal information?
The company I work for had a security
breech about a year ago that leaked
everyone’s personal information and now
I’m having problems with my tax returns
and bank account which I bank with the
credit union at the company.
Asked on February 7, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You have to be able to prove, at least that it is more likely than not, that the problems you are suffering came from the leak: the law does not assume that something that *could* cause problems *did* cause problems, but rather there needs to be some evidence. (For example: if you could show that the problems you are having are linked to some group or person known or at least suspected (with evidence backing up the suspicion) to have your information due to the leak.) Without some evidence of a causal link from leak to problems, you would not be entitled to compensation.
Also, you can only get compensation in an amount related to the harm you suffered. For example: there is evidence someone stole $300 from your bank account--you could potentially sue for the $300, which is likely not worth the time and effort involved.
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