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Investigation Report 200600542

  • Report no:
    200600542
  • Date:
    September 2007
  • Body:
    Dundee City Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The aggrieved (Ms C) raised concerns that Dundee City Council Social Work Department (the Social Work Department) revealed personal information about her health to her early teenaged child (Child C) after Ms C believed she had been assured that they would not.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that the Social Work Department divulged personal information about Ms C to her child, contrary to her request and their assurances (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018