Can my employer release information from an internal affairs investiagion to a third party?
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Can my employer release information from an internal affairs investiagion to a third party?
My employer initiated an internal affairs investigation based on a supervisors complaint. the complaint includes all details of both mine and another officers alleged misconduct. Is there a due process violation according to us code?
Asked on October 25, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Maine
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
As a general matter, any private party may release any information--including the results of an internal affairs investigation--to any third party at will. There is some specific information that should not be disclosed, at least without a court order ordering it--certain health related information an employer may have; results of any employment drug tests; financial information, like your bank account number, they might have for payroll purposes; etc.--but "due process" and similar considerations apply to the government, not to private persons or businesses.
If there was an agrement with you to keep the information confidential, you may be able to bring a legal action to enforce that agreement or to seek compensation for its violation. If htis was the case, you should consult with an attorney in detail about the situation. Good luck.
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