Jobcentre Staff and privacy of information...

Just a general question, because I don't really want to go into detail at present.

However, had a Work Focussed Interview recently at which details of my mental health conditions were discussed verbally. I later discovered that the member of Jobcentre staff whom I was talking to is closely related to someone that I vaguely know.

Now I'm concerned that I may become the subject of gossip of the 'you remember <x> - well you never guess who I saw today!' kind. Paranoia? Maybe? It's hard to determine.

Are there specific rules which forbid JC staff from discussing details of clients/customers/punters outside of the workplace? Had a google around but I can't find anything definitive.

Thanks. This is really playing on my mind now.

Thanks. She did say that she wouldn't mention me to him, but I'm not sure if I can trust her...

I've been around - and I know how people talk about their day on a 'promise this won't go any further...' basis when they get home.

Yes,
teachers in staffrooms comes to mind!