data protection about past customers

the_pen_turner

just seen a bit of a facebook debate about customers of tradesmen looking for references of past customers
what is the legal situation with this.
totally hypothetical
i would guess you would need permission before giving this info and would need to be written and on file.

Victor

If the client was a private individual yes.

If it was a state organisation or certain type of company (especially utilities), public procurement rules apply and the contract will be int eh public record.

Some businesses will insist on confidentiality agreements.

the_pen_turner

i mean just a normal chippy,, spark or plumber etc.
say I look at a job for joan , can I say I did a job for mary blogs at 123 les robles avenue . I did x y and z .

Gangu

the_pen_turner wrote: »

i mean just a normal chippy,, spark or plumber etc.
say I look at a job for joan , can I say I did a job for mary blogs at 123 les robles avenue . I did x y and z .

No

Mrs OBumble

the_pen_turner wrote: »

i mean just a normal chippy,, spark or plumber etc.
say I look at a job for joan , can I say I did a job for mary blogs at 123 les robles avenue . I did x y and z .

Only if Mary has given you prrmission to say that. She might do so, if you give her a discount.

melty melty beautiful wickedness

What if you leave out the customers name and only give their address, and the work is exterior, like paving or garden work?