I've found paperwork dumped by a bailiff!

Re: I've found paperwork dumped by a bailiff!

Before you do anything, I would phone the ICO (they're responsible for policing the Data Protection Act) on 0303 123 1313 and tell them what you have found. This could, and should get the bailiff and the bailiff company in serious trouble. You have nothing whatsoever to worry about, you are just being honest. They will advise you as to the best way forward.

It may well be they suggest the police, but please give them first pick of the cherry as it is a major breach of the act, it will be against all guidelines for disposing of confidential information and the person accountable should face the consequences. They are probably still out there disposing of things in the same way and next time it may not be picked up by someone as honest as you.

Definitely ICO first and be guided by them.

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Re: I've found paperwork dumped by a bailiff!

get the local press to photograph before giving it to the old bill

they will be more than happy to run with a baliff story

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Re: I've found paperwork dumped by a bailiff!

I also think a call to the local press wouldn't go amiss. I'm sure a few who had been unfortunate enough to cross paths with these people would enjoy the read. Its very lucky the information didn't fall into the wrong hands.

Re: I've found paperwork dumped by a bailiff!

HI
I would contact the police, and tell them what you have written here, just tell them you are concerned that this stuff could get into the wrong hands.

I would probably also ring the local news paper and ask them if they wanted a breach of data protection story, but i don't like bailiffs.

Peter