can i sue my employer for letting another employee lose a laptop with my identity and name and address in it?
470001
Logically, your employer has nothing to do with somebody losing a laptop. If the laptop belonged to the company, for sure the employer is not "letting" others lose his property, unfortunately it happens. \nIf somebody else lost the laptop that the company gave you to work with - then it's your loss.\nIf somebody else lost their laptop and it had your information on it - if you want to sue, then sue the person who lost the laptop.
894427
Unless you have a record of the computer being owned by you, you have no recourse.  You have to pay for it.  She can claim that you gave or sold it to her.  It is your word against hers.  You cannot charge her with theft unless she took possession without your consent.  The fact that you do not have a written agreement means that it will fall to the 9 tenths rule.  Possession is 9 tenths of the law.  It is hers, and you still have to pay.\nYou do have the option of taking her to court.  You can sue her and present your case before a judge.  You will have the burden of proof.  No proof and you will likely lose.
940493
Perfectly legal. You should watch the news more! If you are being paid to work for that company, work. Do not access anything personal except at lunch or breaktime.Our company also checks to make sure no one is going on naughty websites and can tell you what has been erased even! You can come in early or stay late for personal things, if you have no other choice. They are not interested in your bank account-only of you were paying bills on company time.
1060470
Not sure I understand the question.\n\nGet a new ID.\nDon't worry about the computer being examined.  Its rare.
1102723
My company works on Identity theft. The things that the other people have posted here are good steps to follow.\n\nBut I wouldn't stop doing internet transactions. I have never known anyone becoming a victim of ID theft from doing transactions over the net accept for when the company you are doing business with gets hacked and that can happen to any company whether you use your credit card on line by phone or in person.\n\nThe average Identity theft case takes an average of 600 hours and $1500.00 to clear up and even then you may not get the problem solved.\n\nWhat everyone needs but almost no one has is Identity theft protection.\n\nEmail me at ChuckBaker11@yahoo.com and I can give you more information.
447408
JENKINS!!!! You know full well that it is against company policy to use computers for personal matters. I have noted that you logged onto answers.yahoo.com and have spent far too much time doing it.\n\nI want you and your personal belonings out the door within the hour, do I make myself CLEAR?!
470661
It's against the law to break into someone else's computer, period. It's also probably a pretty good way to get fired.
1006530
Yup! They sure can. Anything you put on the computer can be retrieved by a Pro. or the Police.
483742
yes - you're entitled to a copy of any information that anybody, company or government, holds about you. its to do with the data protection act.
1002842
Yes. They can come to the workplace and ask as to your whereabouts. They are trying to collect on a debt and as long as they did not release any credit information to the other employees it was legal. \n\nTo avoid this in the future you have  to send a letter to the company. Request that no contact be made through your job. In order for itt to be considered a legal request you have to send it certified mail to the company asking them to refrain from making contact at your place of employment(include the address) and make sure it has to be signed for when received.\n\nIf you can't afford the car, you should just set up a time to give it back to them. It is alot less hassle and cheaper in the end. Not to mention you won't risk coming out of a store or your job and have the car just be gone.
397275
Not 100% sure.  The law says they must have a legitimate reason to access your records.  I'm sure they are checking for your last address and employment history.\n\nI'm gonna bet it's legal though.  ;(
179916
You have a major problem.  He doesn't want to give it back.  It was a good free-bee when you had a relationship with him and now surely is giving clear signs he doesn't want to give it up.\n\nGet your paper work for the laptop ready, proof of ownership and such.  Then tell him:\n\n1) You will contact the police to find out the best way to proceed with his unwillingness to return the laptop.(set a date for this).\n2. You don't want excuses.  You want your laptop.\n\n3) You hold him responsible for anything missing or wrong with it.\n\nFind out what amounts are limited to small claims court.  The 2500 may or may not be over the amount allowed.  It is a lot of money.  If the amount qualifies, then you can take the pressure up a few notches and you will have an inexpensive but formal way of asking for your property.  In small claims you can represent yourself but you need to be prepared with relevant documents, witnesses and a coherent explanation. \n\nWhatever you do, have someone go with you when you go to pick it up and don’t feel uncomfortable about checking it out before leaving.  Later on, make sure that it is clean and that is doesn't have weird crap on it that may reflect on your person. \n\n\nGood Luck
817108
God they even go after the manufacturer.  Just lie about it and make sure the person driving doesn't have the same address as yours and the driver's license.
223369
call any reputable computer repair shop in your area.  If they don't do it on-site, they should be able to refer you to someone who does.  \n\nFYI: do NOT use anyone who will charge you for their services if no data is recovered.  In other words, no results/data= no $$
1028082
The employee is cooperating fully with the investigation. The employee was initially placed on administrative leave, and VA is implementing procedures necessary to dismiss the employee. Also, the official responsible for the organization in which this employee served has resigned his position because of the events.\n\nI've also heard that the data was encrypted and required special software to access.  Likely the thief didn't even know what he had and pawned it.  If not, there is a $50K reward for the laptop and external hard drive.
775721
I work for the DMV and I can tell you that it is absolutely forbidden to reveal other people's personal information, or to access that information as an employee without good reason.  It is both a legal AND ethical violation to do so.  Most states charge you a fee to provide you with limited information regarding vehicle registration, but they will also notify the subject of the search.  You can check in at your local DMV and find out if they waive the fee for a legal investigations.  Of course, it is always under the guidelines of state AND federal laws, and purely up to the discretion of any individual DMV if and what they will release to you.  Good luck in your pursuit.
35867
If you just stored it on the computer it should be ok unless you have a 4 year old protection program witch is useless against the viruses now of days.\nif you sent your identification through the eternet with out first saving it on a disk or card theres a chance that ur in hot water because the place you sent it probly isnt all that protected.\nbtw: how are bills coming along? (not that Im trying to get into your buisness)