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Courts have sent me someone else’s names/ brief details regarding child contact/ family court. Do I report personally or leave it?

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TryingToFigureLifeOut · 24/03/2026 07:11

As title suggests. I was forwarded by my solicitor a copy of details regarding next hearing however both names of the parents and the brief overview of child contact orders and other info are addressed to a different mother and father. The details of my children’s names and dob are correct it’s just everything else. Anyway I reported it straight away to my solicitor who said they would contact the court and get them to resend the paperwork incase the date of the next hearing was also wrong but I cant help but feel ive invaded someone elses privacy by knowing they are going through the family court and think it’s a huge data violation. I’m also thinking they might have sent my name / children’s father name to these other people too during the mix up? I did try call the court myself straight away too but like usual you just can’t get through, I was on hold for 30 mins before trying a different number and option just to try to get through quicker so I could let them know asap. Feels very unprofessional to me however this could happen more often than not? I wouldn’t really know hence asking if it’s worth reporting myself or just move on.

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DuckDuckPlatypus · 24/03/2026 07:14

I had the exact same thing when I was going through a divorce, although all we had in common was our first name. I rang them straight away and told them and deleted the email but after I did think that perhaps I should’ve done something, there were financial details in the email I received.

somanychristmaslights · 24/03/2026 07:20

Yes report it to the court as it’s a data protection breach.

HoskinsChoice · 24/03/2026 08:08

You've reported it to a solicitor. It is their job to know the law. If anything needs doing, they'll do it. It sounds like you've got a lot on your plate. Don't stress about this. It's just human error. They will sort it internally if there's anything to sort. Life's too short to worry about this stuff.

88MullahsonZoom · 24/03/2026 08:10

I'd be concerned that your details have been shared with the other party if there has been a straight mix up between two cases.

Lippyblippy · 24/03/2026 08:14

It’s human error. That said, it does need reporting. My solicitor sent me an email which included details of another client and she had to report it. Ask your solicitor by email if they have reported it to the ICO.
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/report-a-breach/personal-data-breach/

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 24/03/2026 10:14

I think the other family should know but also do you want to courts to dislike you at this stage

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