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Michelle

Michelle Report 10 Oct 2006 23:16

Thanks, everyone, for putting my mind at rest. I've emailed her and asked her how she is related to my grandmother

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 10 Oct 2006 19:00

I agree, and would be flattered as well. It is unlikely that any Data Protection laws have been breached as there is no personal data recorded, even then, the DPA's don't guarantee anonymity, they only require the data to be processed fairly. Why not drop the person an email and find out more?

Her Indoors

Her Indoors Report 10 Oct 2006 18:25

You exist, and that is a matter of public record. It can be irritating to find your close living family featuring in a stranger's tree (and in the UK it may be contrary to data protection legislation), but it goes with the territory. At the end of the day, unless someone wants to use your personal information for sinister or illegal purposes - identity theft being the obvious example - you should be flattered that anyone is interested enough. They are probably just a name collector, but they may be the sixth cousin you haven't discovered yet.

Michelle

Michelle Report 10 Oct 2006 18:22

I've just been Ancestry and have found details of my family. including myself, by brother and my parents. I have not given anyone permission to do this. Although it does just say living, I'm a bit worried. This lady is from Michigan USA and I have definatly not been in touch with her. Can anyone suggest what I should do or am I worrying for nothing Michelle