I lost the other partyies' sensitive documents - what do I do?

[samanthamplified]

Hello,

Yesterday I lost two parties' sensitive documents on a train:
Witness statements x 2
Declaration of Trusts x 2

What do I do now? inform the police? The court?

If I inform both parties, can they sue me? What action could they take?

Thanks!

[Creampastry]

Inform your manager and follow procedure. I suspect the ico will need to be informed and the people involved will need to be contacted. Why have you left it so long?

[DanniiMinogue]

Did you contact the train operator and ask if anything had been handed in to lost property?

You should definitely inform your Manager asap (I'm assuming you've done that this afternoon)

[PigletWasPoohsFriend]

You need to report it to your manager for starters!

[samanthamplified]

Hi,

I'm a litigant in person, so what do I do?

Also, more importantly, what can the other parties do to take action against me?

Can I get sued? Or worse?

[TisMeTheLadFromTheBar]

My friend lost very personal client information. She had to inform her Manager and the procedure involved telling her client.
Contact your Manager or is there a regulatory body who offer legal advice if you have a query? Either you or your employer should have professional indemnity insurance so it protects you if sued.

[RedHelenB]

I dont think the OP is a solicitor.

[samanthamplified]

Thanks EyeStye!

I can't believe people do those things - actually made me laugh out loud

I guess I'll confess and inform the parties and the court

I just hope they don't take action against me - they've been nasty so far...

[Allthebestnamesareused]

I am assuming they are just copies and they can provide you with further copies for the purpose of the case.

Just apologise and explain it was entirely accidental.