Originally Posted by
DFB_london
Proof if any was needed this forum is now populated by whingers, underemployed lawyers and those who need to get a bigger view on my life...
If someone wants their information to be made public, they will post it on Facebook or Twitter at their own will and under their own steam.
If they undertake a transaction with a commercial entity, then there is an implied expectation of privacy, and in the case of an airline an expectation of security and safety. What if there was some high-profile individual on board, and the drunken people decided they didn't like them for political or whatever reasons and would go for some air rage ? (not saying it was the case in this particular situation, just speaking in general).
As BA staffers who have posted on this thread have pointed out, it was a big no no on the part of the cabin crew member. That sort of behaviour absolutely cannot be condoned, and if it were not for the wonders of employment law requiring disciplinary hearings, should be a sackable offence. Data Protection needs to be taken seriously and dealt with in the most severe terms when breaches are made. It is disgraceful, despicable and deeply unprofessional behaviour on the part of the cabin crew member involved.
However, as the originator was a FlyerTalk member, they should also have known better than to continue pushing too.