In California, do I have the right to see my personnel file from my current or former employer?
Yes, you have the right to review your personnel files and make copies of documents you've signed in California.
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Can an employer in California ask me or my former employers about my salary history?
No, the California Labor Code prohibits an employer from seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment. Salary history information includes both your rate of compensation and information about other benefits.
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In California, can a background check reveal information about my workers’ compensation claim history?
Yes, it can. When an employee’s claim goes through the state system or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), the case becomes public record.
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Privacy of Personal Financial and Medical Record Information: Comments to the California Department of Insurance
Elizabeth Mohr, Assistant Chief Counsel
Mary Ann Shulman, Staff Counsel
California Department of Insurance
Rate Enforcement Bureau
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Can a school in California display my/my child’s Social Security number?
No, it’s against California law to publicly post or display someone’s Social Security number.
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California Court Ruling Strengthens Consumer Privacy: Retail Stores Not Allowed to Collect Zip Codes
On Feb. 10, 2011, the California Supreme Court ruled that retail stores are not allowed to request and record a consumer's zip code as part of a credit card transaction.
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Consumers' Financial Privacy Act (AB 1707): Testimony to the California Assembly Banking and Finance Committee
Testimony of Beth Givens, Director
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee
Assembly Bill 1707, Assemblymember Sheila Kuehl
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Pay-As-You-Drive Automobile Insurance: Comments to the California Department of Insurance
Comments submitted to the California Department of Insurance by:
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
PrivacyActivism
Daniel M. Goodell, Senior Staff Counsel
California Department of Insurance
45 Fremont Street 21st Floor
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