A hairdresser resigned from her position following a disagreement with her employer. She was pregnant at the time. The hairdresser complained her employer had subsequently told several of her customers she was pregnant.

Following contact with my office the employer apologised and gave an assurance that in the future she would discuss with employees what information could be disclosed when they leave.

The complainant was satisfied with the action taken by the employer and the complaint was settled on that basis.

November 1996

Indexing terms: Disclosure of personal information - Former employer - Employee's reasons for leaving disclosed to former clients - Information privacy principle 11