Next, management can release medical information to emergency medical personnel when responding to an emergency. Lastly, an employer can release medical data to comply with government requests. Another aspect of the privacy issue is the nonprofit's procedures for investigating suspected employee theft or other activities that may lead to the search of an individual or his or her work space or belongings. Nonprofits should always consult legal counsel before establishing or revising such procedures. It is also appropriate to consult legal counsel and possibly law enforcement agencies before conducting a search or surveillance.
Many suits arise from forced or coerced searches that are highly offensive.
Releases Another risk management technique is to secure a waiver or release from all employees, volunteers and clients regarding the use of their names and likenesses. Many nonprofits print brochures or advertisements, have videos or sponsor web sites that contain pictures of employees, volunteers, and clients. A nonprofit may be subject to an invasion of privacy claim if it did not secure the subject's permission to use their likeness. The misappropriation is particularly important when dealing with children since the organization may be exposing them to potential harm. Summary Invasion of privacy claims are rare, but they do occur.