Introduces data protection law in the UK, covering the obligations of employers and individual rights to accessing information.
Factsheet 28 Nov, 2023 Data protection and GDPRData protection has an impact on handling recruitment, employee record-keeping, and many other HR activities. Employers must understand their data protection responsibilities and liabilities. It's important to keep up-to-date with data protection developments.
This factsheet outlines data protection legislation in the UK and proposed changes to that legislation. These laws affect how organisations gather, store and use data and individual rights over access to information. The factsheet offers guidance on following good data protection practices at work and includes a practical action plan for organisations.
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This guide provides managers with an overview and principles to apply when handling GDPR and data protection requirements to ensure they play their part in complying with regulations governing its safe handling.
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Introduces the legal issues in the UK around effective retention and organisation of HR records
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Learn more about data protection and GDPR to ensure your organisation is compliant.
