Can I Ask To See My Personal/personnel File At Work?

[Boriyako]

Hi

I am a driver for a charity shop organisation. I was with our CEO the other day, discussing a minor medical problem, and she asked me a question to which I didn't know the answer.

She then pulled out my personal file which was, to my surprise, about one inch thick. (I have only been there 2 years)

2 questions:

Am I entitled to see the file?

Can I ask to see it immediately? ( I ask this because I have doubts about the integrity of this person and would not put it past them to "sanitise" Yes I agree that it is not ideal to work in such circumstances, but let me tell you, there are not a lot of jobs out there for a 63 year old!)

I had what I thought was a minor issue a few months ago when I questioned certain practices which were costing the organisation money. At that time, I was under the impression that all had been dealt with around the table and I was not aware of any paperwork. Now, judging by the size of the file, I am wondering if any “reports” have been placed there without my knowledge. ??

A bit paranoid? Maybe, but the great comedian Jackie Mason once said "Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me!!"

If you got this far - Thank you!

[Peter Pedant]

Umm yes you can and no you arent
thatis - yes you can see your personal file (1)
and (2) it doesnt sound that crazy to me ( but I used to work in the NHS )

Your org should have a data controller - but even if they dont they cant shirk their responsibilities

Dear Sir,

This is a subject access request under the data protection act 1998.
Please supply me a with a copy of my personnel file - I am referring to the one used by Miss Nosy Cow in her interview with me on 11th June 2014.
Thank you - please answer this request within the statutory time scale.
yours Boris

and whack it off !

see:
http://ico.org.uk/for_the_public/personal_information

simples.... and good luck and tell us what comes up

[Old_Geezer]

I figure no one is preventing you asking.

[Boriyako]

Many thanks folks.

Appreciated