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In the hypothetical situation above, should this be reported?
I submitted a complaint (as a consumer) to a business. That business forwarded my complaint to my employer which they later used as evidence to justify disciplinary action. Is that violation of Privacy law in WA (RCW 9.73. 030)?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Yes, it appears that the business violated Washington state's privacy law by disclosing your consumer complaint communication to your employer without your consent.
Specifically, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 9.73.030 states that it is unlawful for individuals or businesses to... View More 
It looked like a court order signed by a judge and was sent to me certified from the prosecuting attorneys office. It listed a 5 day period this last November for when it was approved by the judge for intercepting my oral communications. I am so confused as to why I would receive this out of the... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2021
If you have not done anything wrong, it is possible that you have unknowingly communicated with a person who is being investigated for a very serious crime.
AND IT ALSO HAD HIS FATHERS SSI NUMBER AND MINE NEXT TO OUR NAME IS THAT CRAZY AND JUST GAVE IT TO HIM NO BLACK OUT NOTHING CAN I SUE THEM FOR THIS.
answered on Feb 20, 2020
It doesn't appear to be a matter that an attorney would be willing to handle on a contingency basis, whether based on invasion of privacy, or similar tort theories. You could consult with a Washington attorney who deals with privacy-based torts to ask their opinion. Good luck
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if I call my daughters school can I record conversation of their office employee who lies about prior conversations and has caused problems but her supervisor didn't believe you before so you will be able to prove it? (Can't say it is being recorded because then she won't speek... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2017
No. Pursuant to RCW 9.73.030, you may not record your conversation with the office employee without her consent. RCW 9.73.030 does, however, offer a caveat:
"Where consent by all parties is needed pursuant to this chapter, consent shall be considered obtained whenever one party has... View More
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