Manager Shared Confidential Information

Summary

In Mississippi, there isnt a specific law addressing workplace confidentiality. However, you may have a claim if there was a breach of an implied contract, the disclosure was defamatory, or the disclosure invaded your privacy. Examples of privacy invasion include sharing personal health information without consent, disclosing private facts that arent public knowledge, spreading false information, or eavesdropping on private conversations. Employee confidentiality generally refers to an obligation not to disclose or discuss any information about company matters or employees learned during employment. Consulting with a local attorney would be your best next step.

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My manager told another employee information that I confined in her about
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To help you better, could you please provide more context? Also, may I know your location as the laws may vary by region?
Tupelo, MS
Hello ****, in Mississippi, there isn't a specific law addressing workplace confidentiality. However, you may have a claim if:
- There was a breach of an implied contract.
- The disclosure was defamatory.
- The disclosure invaded your privacy.
Please consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
Could you provide examples of the disclosure invaded your privacy
Some examples of privacy invasion include:
- Sharing your personal health information without consent.
- Disclosing private facts about you that aren't public knowledge.
- Spreading information that portrays you in a false light.
- Intrusion upon your seclusion, such as eavesdropping on private conversations.
So if the manager told an employee or another person some personal information without my knowledge, I have a case?
Hello ****, if your manager disclosed your personal, non-public information without your consent, you may have a case for privacy invasion. However, the specifics of the information shared and the circumstances are important. Consulting with a local attorney would be your best next step.
What is employee confidentiality
Employee confidentiality generally refers to an obligation not to disclose or discuss any information about company matters, or information about employees, which has been learned in the course of employment. This obligation can be derived from various sources including employment contracts, company policies, and legal obligations.