Employee Privacy Violation Report

Summary

Sharing an employees personal information in a WhatsApp group may violate the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Sections 14, 18, and 19, as well as the Labour Relations Act of 1995. Additionally, it infringes Section 26 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which mandates confidentiality of information. You can report this violation to HR and request appropriate action against the manager.

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Labour Relations Act of * what does this state
The Labour Relations Act of * in South Africa sets out the laws regarding labour practices. Key provisions include:
- Protection of employees from unfair labour practices.
- Promotion of collective bargaining.
- Establishment of workplace forums and other collective bargaining units.
- Provision for strikes and lockouts.
- Regulation of organisational rights.
- Dispute resolution mechanisms.
Can I please have Labour Relations on the sharing of personal information in south africa
In South Africa, sharing of employees' personal information is governed by:
- The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) which stipulates that personal information should be handled in a respectful manner to protect the individual's privacy.
- The Labour Relations Act which indirectly protects employee's privacy, although it doesn't specifically address sharing of personal information.
- The Basic Conditions of Employment Act - Section * - Confidentiality of Information.
Section * what does this state
Section * of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in South Africa states that:
- Any person who performs confidential work related to advice given to an employer or employee is prohibited from disclosing it.
- Any information regarding compliance orders or arbitration award is confidential and should not be disclosed.
my manager has violated all of the above please help with a statement asking HR to dismiss the manager for the following actions
Dear HR,
I am writing to formally report a gross violation of my personal privacy by my manager. This violation contravenes the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), specifically Sections *, * & *, and the Labour Relations Act of *. Furthermore, it infringes on Section * of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. I request immediate action.
Regards.