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AIBU?

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Manager giving out address

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Followthefog · 18/01/2022 14:46

I work from home due to covid and currently have covid so I am self isolating. In the last week on two occasions my manager has emailed me to tell me another manager will be dropping off equipment to me. I wasn’t asked, I was told.

AIBU to think they cannot give out my address and phone number without asking my consent first?

OP posts:

HollowTalk · 18/01/2022 14:50

How would you prefer to get the equipment?

LIZS · 18/01/2022 14:52

Surely it is a legitimate business use? Did you complain after the first occasion?

TheGirlInTheGreenDress · 18/01/2022 14:52

Wouldn’t it come under the “business need” line - they aren’t giving it out to anyone for any random reason.

CraftyGin · 18/01/2022 14:53

The purpose of sharing your data is reasonable. It was not a random giving out of your address.

MorningStarling · 18/01/2022 14:53

It depends what your contract says and/or what policies you've agreed to. It would generally be acceptable for your employer to use your address for work purposes. Otherwise HR might have no means of contacting an employee.

If your manager has shared your address with another manager for the purpose of allowing you to do your job I don't think you've got any redress available.

It would only become a problem if the manager who now knows your address began to harass you, then it would be a data protection issue because your details have been used inappropriately.

Fraine · 18/01/2022 14:54

I suppose they could use a courier, but that's probably quite pricey because of the insurance?

MintJulia · 18/01/2022 14:54

You work for a company and when you signed your contract, you provided personal details including address, bank information etc. The company can now use the information you provided in the processes of that contract, eg delivering kit so you can work etc. As long as the person only delivers the kit and then leaves, and keeps your information confidential, they are operating within normal terms.
Is there a problem with the person delivering kit? If he is overstepping the mark or being indiscreet, report his lack of professionalism to HR.

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Followthefog · 18/01/2022 14:54

I am happy for it to be dropped off. Its not my manager that is dropping it and this is now the second occasion my address has been given out to two separate managers without consent.

Had they asked I would have said no problem but they didn’t and that’s my concern.

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BlueSky8 · 18/01/2022 14:56

The said manager can look up your address instantly.
What does it matter.

CraftyGin · 18/01/2022 14:56

You could have said proactively that you wanted only your manager to deliver the equipment, as you didn't want your address shared.

Most people would have thought to ask someone who lives over in your direction to help you do your job.

Fraine · 18/01/2022 14:56

I can see your point, I currently look a state due to covid, I wouldn't want anyone from work to see me like that.

CraftyGin · 18/01/2022 14:57

If you think there is a GDPR breach, you can always contact the data controller in your company.

AlexaShutUp · 18/01/2022 14:59

@Followthefog

I am happy for it to be dropped off. Its not my manager that is dropping it and this is now the second occasion my address has been given out to two separate managers without consent.

Had they asked I would have said no problem but they didn’t and that’s my concern.

You sound like you're one of those people who looks for problems when they don't exist. If you would have said it was OK anyway, then what's your issue?

There is no law that says your address can't be shared with other managers for a legitimate business use.

saleorbouy · 18/01/2022 15:08

I think when WFH there is a legitimate business need to use your address for deliveries.

Snoken · 18/01/2022 15:16

What is the issue you have, since you already said you would have volunteered the info anyway? Surelly giving your address and number to random courier is worse than giving it to someone you actually know?

Stompythedinosaur · 18/01/2022 15:17

I think they are allowed to do this. Same as they can pass personal info to an HR department. The information is being used reasonably for a specific purpose, and you gave the information to the company.

KrisAkabusi · 18/01/2022 15:19

It's work use. This is one of the reasons they have your address. Just because it's not your manager doesn't mean it's not legitimate. You don't need to give consent for something like this.

kittensinthekitchen · 18/01/2022 15:20

Is this where you drip feed that said second manager has just got out of prison for shooting your mum, and your dog, leaving a note threatening to get you next?

Iamanicepersonreally · 18/01/2022 15:22

Sorry, but I think you’re being ridiculous.

KupoNutCoffee · 18/01/2022 15:22

Do you have a HR system where managers of a certain level can access your address? So while they might have been given it, they technically could access it anyway? That makes it a little different

I do get where you're coming from, I think I'd be slightly bothered if my address was given out with such ease. Its not the giving out the address to another manager itself, but the fact that it's been given out without apparent consideration of any issues. What if it wasn't a manager, but a colleague? Not a piece of equipment but a card or gift?

It doesn't take 2 minutes to say, 'x manager is free at lunch to drop off your keyboard/headset/notepads, do you mind I pass them your addresss?'

I can't pinpoint exactly the bug bear. It's not the giving of the address itself, but the lack of thought in that it's personal information that you might actually not want someone knowing.

It's not an issue for you, but that doesn't mean you can't raise it. There are situations, however uncommon, where a colleague may know someone who you absolutely do not want having your address, and that colleague knowing your address is enough of a worry/risk even if they should never pass it on.

Hawkins001 · 18/01/2022 15:23

Reading with intrigue

Hoppinggreen · 18/01/2022 15:25

@Followthefog

I am happy for it to be dropped off. Its not my manager that is dropping it and this is now the second occasion my address has been given out to two separate managers without consent.

Had they asked I would have said no problem but they didn’t and that’s my concern.

Concern about what? Unless there is a very good reason that you don’t want these managers knowing where you live you are being awkward and ridiculous

sirfredfredgeorge · 18/01/2022 15:25

Did you object after the first?

user1491404899 · 18/01/2022 15:27

Your manager and other managers has instant access to any staff addresses....

thickthighs73 · 18/01/2022 15:27

She’s more bothered about how she’s looks apparently. Maybe OP has hots for said manager dropping off equipment

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