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I received a letter today from my former employer. I haven't worked for them for more than 2 years. They discovered recently that an undisclosed number of W2s were sent to a third party. I'm being offered an identity theft plan.
Do I have any other rights or protections available to me?
The employer is located in California and I am located in Kentucky.
human-resources legal w2
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
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put on hold as off-topic by Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy Nov 21 at 7:31
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- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy
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I received a letter today from my former employer. I haven't worked for them for more than 2 years. They discovered recently that an undisclosed number of W2s were sent to a third party. I'm being offered an identity theft plan.
Do I have any other rights or protections available to me?
The employer is located in California and I am located in Kentucky.
human-resources legal w2
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
put on hold as off-topic by Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy Nov 21 at 7:31
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy
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Awesome question. Please let me know if this question gets closed. I will vote to reopen it immediately.
– Jim G.
Nov 20 at 18:15
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Seems like there's a case to answer in negligence (more or less, breach of a duty leading to harm). Until you at least have a better idea of what's actually happened and what damage you may have suffered, make sure you don't sign or accept anything that amounts to a settlement, waiving your right to sue... and that's probably how the identity theft plan offer is drafted.
– tmgr
Nov 20 at 18:25
5
This question is really more about legal privacy rights, so I think it would be better suited over at Law.
– David K
Nov 20 at 18:29
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I agree, this seems more appropriate for Law SE, as it relates more to a legal issue than to 'the workplace'.
– Time4Tea
Nov 20 at 18:29
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Vote to close, belongs on Law SE instead. That said, this is a good question and one that should be asked. But the people who answer here are not qualified to answer properly.
– Ertai87
Nov 20 at 20:22
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up vote
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I received a letter today from my former employer. I haven't worked for them for more than 2 years. They discovered recently that an undisclosed number of W2s were sent to a third party. I'm being offered an identity theft plan.
Do I have any other rights or protections available to me?
The employer is located in California and I am located in Kentucky.
human-resources legal w2
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
I received a letter today from my former employer. I haven't worked for them for more than 2 years. They discovered recently that an undisclosed number of W2s were sent to a third party. I'm being offered an identity theft plan.
Do I have any other rights or protections available to me?
The employer is located in California and I am located in Kentucky.
human-resources legal w2
human-resources legal w2
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
edited Nov 20 at 18:21
IDrinkandIKnowThings
44k1598189
44k1598189
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
asked Nov 20 at 18:12
Freiheit
674322
674322
put on hold as off-topic by Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy Nov 21 at 7:31
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
put on hold as off-topic by Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy Nov 21 at 7:31
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Ertai87, gnat, Dmitry Grigoryev, Michael Grubey, mandy
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Awesome question. Please let me know if this question gets closed. I will vote to reopen it immediately.
– Jim G.
Nov 20 at 18:15
3
Seems like there's a case to answer in negligence (more or less, breach of a duty leading to harm). Until you at least have a better idea of what's actually happened and what damage you may have suffered, make sure you don't sign or accept anything that amounts to a settlement, waiving your right to sue... and that's probably how the identity theft plan offer is drafted.
– tmgr
Nov 20 at 18:25
5
This question is really more about legal privacy rights, so I think it would be better suited over at Law.
– David K
Nov 20 at 18:29
4
I agree, this seems more appropriate for Law SE, as it relates more to a legal issue than to 'the workplace'.
– Time4Tea
Nov 20 at 18:29
3
Vote to close, belongs on Law SE instead. That said, this is a good question and one that should be asked. But the people who answer here are not qualified to answer properly.
– Ertai87
Nov 20 at 20:22
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show 3 more comments
3
Awesome question. Please let me know if this question gets closed. I will vote to reopen it immediately.
– Jim G.
Nov 20 at 18:15
3
Seems like there's a case to answer in negligence (more or less, breach of a duty leading to harm). Until you at least have a better idea of what's actually happened and what damage you may have suffered, make sure you don't sign or accept anything that amounts to a settlement, waiving your right to sue... and that's probably how the identity theft plan offer is drafted.
– tmgr
Nov 20 at 18:25
5
This question is really more about legal privacy rights, so I think it would be better suited over at Law.
– David K
Nov 20 at 18:29
4
I agree, this seems more appropriate for Law SE, as it relates more to a legal issue than to 'the workplace'.
– Time4Tea
Nov 20 at 18:29
3
Vote to close, belongs on Law SE instead. That said, this is a good question and one that should be asked. But the people who answer here are not qualified to answer properly.
– Ertai87
Nov 20 at 20:22
3
3
Awesome question. Please let me know if this question gets closed. I will vote to reopen it immediately.
– Jim G.
Nov 20 at 18:15
Awesome question. Please let me know if this question gets closed. I will vote to reopen it immediately.
– Jim G.
Nov 20 at 18:15
3
3
Seems like there's a case to answer in negligence (more or less, breach of a duty leading to harm). Until you at least have a better idea of what's actually happened and what damage you may have suffered, make sure you don't sign or accept anything that amounts to a settlement, waiving your right to sue... and that's probably how the identity theft plan offer is drafted.
– tmgr
Nov 20 at 18:25
Seems like there's a case to answer in negligence (more or less, breach of a duty leading to harm). Until you at least have a better idea of what's actually happened and what damage you may have suffered, make sure you don't sign or accept anything that amounts to a settlement, waiving your right to sue... and that's probably how the identity theft plan offer is drafted.
– tmgr
Nov 20 at 18:25
5
5
This question is really more about legal privacy rights, so I think it would be better suited over at Law.
– David K
Nov 20 at 18:29
This question is really more about legal privacy rights, so I think it would be better suited over at Law.
– David K
Nov 20 at 18:29
4
4
I agree, this seems more appropriate for Law SE, as it relates more to a legal issue than to 'the workplace'.
– Time4Tea
Nov 20 at 18:29
I agree, this seems more appropriate for Law SE, as it relates more to a legal issue than to 'the workplace'.
– Time4Tea
Nov 20 at 18:29
3
3
Vote to close, belongs on Law SE instead. That said, this is a good question and one that should be asked. But the people who answer here are not qualified to answer properly.
– Ertai87
Nov 20 at 20:22
Vote to close, belongs on Law SE instead. That said, this is a good question and one that should be asked. But the people who answer here are not qualified to answer properly.
– Ertai87
Nov 20 at 20:22
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Short answer: you need to talk to a lawyer.
This could be an important legal issue - both the contents of the identify theft plan and possible compensation for the data breach. You don't want to try to get an answer off Workplace stackexchange. You want to consult with someone who knows the law and can advise you on how you should handle the situation.
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
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I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
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From a layman view, I don't think you got much to go on. You need actual damages before you can get something done. Did someone take out a loan with this information? Is your info on the dark webs?
My advice is to get a credit monitoring service, maybe the one offered by your employer. Then monitor your credit report to see if anything is done. Generally speaking, by signing up for the credit monitoring service, you're granted some insurance in the event your info is used. I have Lifelock and they grant a 1 million dollar protection and coverage for lawyer costs to get the items removed from my history should something happen.
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
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2 Answers
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oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
10
down vote
Short answer: you need to talk to a lawyer.
This could be an important legal issue - both the contents of the identify theft plan and possible compensation for the data breach. You don't want to try to get an answer off Workplace stackexchange. You want to consult with someone who knows the law and can advise you on how you should handle the situation.
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
add a comment |
up vote
10
down vote
Short answer: you need to talk to a lawyer.
This could be an important legal issue - both the contents of the identify theft plan and possible compensation for the data breach. You don't want to try to get an answer off Workplace stackexchange. You want to consult with someone who knows the law and can advise you on how you should handle the situation.
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
add a comment |
up vote
10
down vote
up vote
10
down vote
Short answer: you need to talk to a lawyer.
This could be an important legal issue - both the contents of the identify theft plan and possible compensation for the data breach. You don't want to try to get an answer off Workplace stackexchange. You want to consult with someone who knows the law and can advise you on how you should handle the situation.
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
Short answer: you need to talk to a lawyer.
This could be an important legal issue - both the contents of the identify theft plan and possible compensation for the data breach. You don't want to try to get an answer off Workplace stackexchange. You want to consult with someone who knows the law and can advise you on how you should handle the situation.
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
answered Nov 20 at 18:29
Kevin
1,363312
1,363312
I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
add a comment |
I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
I don't disagree. However before I invest the time and effort to get in touch with my attorney, who will then likely refer me to a more specialized attorney, reviewing past cases, IRS guidance, or even human resources guidance would be helpful. For example a clear listing of CA law that is an instant "do not pass go" circumstance would suggest a different strategy than say some specific protection for the employer.
– Freiheit
Nov 20 at 18:57
add a comment |
up vote
-3
down vote
From a layman view, I don't think you got much to go on. You need actual damages before you can get something done. Did someone take out a loan with this information? Is your info on the dark webs?
My advice is to get a credit monitoring service, maybe the one offered by your employer. Then monitor your credit report to see if anything is done. Generally speaking, by signing up for the credit monitoring service, you're granted some insurance in the event your info is used. I have Lifelock and they grant a 1 million dollar protection and coverage for lawyer costs to get the items removed from my history should something happen.
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
add a comment |
up vote
-3
down vote
From a layman view, I don't think you got much to go on. You need actual damages before you can get something done. Did someone take out a loan with this information? Is your info on the dark webs?
My advice is to get a credit monitoring service, maybe the one offered by your employer. Then monitor your credit report to see if anything is done. Generally speaking, by signing up for the credit monitoring service, you're granted some insurance in the event your info is used. I have Lifelock and they grant a 1 million dollar protection and coverage for lawyer costs to get the items removed from my history should something happen.
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
add a comment |
up vote
-3
down vote
up vote
-3
down vote
From a layman view, I don't think you got much to go on. You need actual damages before you can get something done. Did someone take out a loan with this information? Is your info on the dark webs?
My advice is to get a credit monitoring service, maybe the one offered by your employer. Then monitor your credit report to see if anything is done. Generally speaking, by signing up for the credit monitoring service, you're granted some insurance in the event your info is used. I have Lifelock and they grant a 1 million dollar protection and coverage for lawyer costs to get the items removed from my history should something happen.
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
From a layman view, I don't think you got much to go on. You need actual damages before you can get something done. Did someone take out a loan with this information? Is your info on the dark webs?
My advice is to get a credit monitoring service, maybe the one offered by your employer. Then monitor your credit report to see if anything is done. Generally speaking, by signing up for the credit monitoring service, you're granted some insurance in the event your info is used. I have Lifelock and they grant a 1 million dollar protection and coverage for lawyer costs to get the items removed from my history should something happen.
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
answered Nov 20 at 20:30
Dan
6,25721323
6,25721323
add a comment |
add a comment |
3
Awesome question. Please let me know if this question gets closed. I will vote to reopen it immediately.
– Jim G.
Nov 20 at 18:15
3
Seems like there's a case to answer in negligence (more or less, breach of a duty leading to harm). Until you at least have a better idea of what's actually happened and what damage you may have suffered, make sure you don't sign or accept anything that amounts to a settlement, waiving your right to sue... and that's probably how the identity theft plan offer is drafted.
– tmgr
Nov 20 at 18:25
5
This question is really more about legal privacy rights, so I think it would be better suited over at Law.
– David K
Nov 20 at 18:29
4
I agree, this seems more appropriate for Law SE, as it relates more to a legal issue than to 'the workplace'.
– Time4Tea
Nov 20 at 18:29
3
Vote to close, belongs on Law SE instead. That said, this is a good question and one that should be asked. But the people who answer here are not qualified to answer properly.
– Ertai87
Nov 20 at 20:22