Employer Shared Ssn Violation

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Unauthorized disclosure of personal information like a social security number by an employer in South Dakota is a privacy violation. You can file a complaint with your employer or HR department, consult a local attorney for advice, or report the incident to the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation if your employer doesnt take action.

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My employer shared my social security number with another employee
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. To better assist you, could you please let me know what state you're located in?
South Dakota
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In South Dakota, there are certain laws that protect you in this situation:
- Breach of privacy laws.
- Identity theft laws.
You may want to consult with a local attorney to understand your options better.
I feel he violated my privacy
Under South Dakota law, unauthorized disclosure of personal information such as your social security number is a violation of your privacy. You have the right to:
- File a complaint with your employer or HR department.
- Consult a local attorney for advice.
- Report the incident to South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation if your employer doesn't take action.