Data protection unlocked for HR: Introduction to data protection

In the first episode of the ‘Data Protection Unlocked for HR’ podcast series, members of the data protection team at Clarkslegal discuss the data protection issues that HR professionals often encounter. They provide advice and guidance on dealing with these issues, addressing common data protection questions from employers. This introduction to data protection covers the following topics:

• Overview of key data protection regulations and other laws impacting HR
• The importance of data protection in HR and the significance of protecting personal data
• Lawful processing of employee data
• Consent
• Data minimisation
• Security measures
• Best practices

The episode aims to give listeners a fundamental understanding of the importance of data protection in HR and equip them with practical steps to implement best practices in their organisations.

If you have any questions or want to discuss data protection law and how it applies to you in more depth, please contact our data protection team, who would be happy to help.