HSE will no longer tell employers workers’ test results

The Health Service Executive has said it is to suspend the practice of informing employers of Covid-19 test results and is to seek guidance from the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC).

In some cases, the results were sent to employers who informed workers before the HSE. The DPC has said this is not legitimate.

In view of the concerns raised by some employees in relation to this issue, the HSE will reconsider the use of exceptions and has suspended the practice while it seeks guidance from the Data Protection Commissioner.

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