I have just received in the post a brochure from the above company "Specialist Medication for Male to Female Transgendered Patients" containing price lists of female hormones etc. The products appears similar to the goods advertised by another company "Transformation" . The package originated from North Wales.

I will of course throw it iin the garbage. However the problem is it was addressed to my male name and I wonder how they knew I was transgendered as all business re these matters on the net are iin my female name.  

My guess is that someone you know signed you up for information as their idea of a joke or something like that

Thats possible. However I am in stealth and nobody knows I am transgendered. But with growing my hair and possible changes to my face someone has guessd right.

Joanne.

 

Hiya, it is against the law to divulge these sort of details to a third party, even if you have made purchases from other companies under either name.   You should keep any material you have recieved from them and the packaging envelope etc, write to them, asking them who supplied your name and details.    I will check the actual relevant act etc. but you can threaten them with legal action.   I think the fine is up to 4K plus any compensation if you are subject to any harrassment.

 

Crissie

Section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act was created with an "expectation of privacy" in mind.

It is important for a transgender person to be able to wipe the slate clean, to live a life free from persecution. Provided they have no outstanding debts, their credit history will be erased. They will be entitled to a new passport and driving licence. There is even a fresh birth certificate to help them through life. All of this is to no avail if their previous and current name are linked on a website. When this happens, such a person has no choice but to change their name again if they want the privacy to which they are entitled.

Whilst the legal position is not cut-and-dried, it is heavily weighted in favour of the transgender person. Even colleagues discussing a post-transitional person may be in breach of this law. Even before the award of a GRC, charges of harassment may be applied if the person is reported about on separate occasions using their previous name. Any article remaining on the internet following the award of a GRC may expose its author and editor to risk of prosecution.

The award of a GRC is never publicly announced, of course. There have been no high-profile prosecutions under Section 22 but that situation is unlikely to last. It is best to respect the terms of the person's deed poll and refer to them by their chosen name only.

Thanks Crissie for the information.