GDPR in HR
Application of data protection regulations to employee and candidate personal data.
Also: GDPR · General Data Protection Regulation
Definition
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has significant implications for HR in organizations operating in or dealing with individuals from the European Union. It governs how employee and candidate personal data is collected, stored, processed, and shared, requiring organizations to establish legal bases for processing, maintain data inventories, honor data subject rights, and protect data with appropriate security measures. Non-compliance carries fines of up to 4% of global annual turnover.
Example
“The multinational's HR team updated all recruitment systems, employment contracts, and HRIS privacy notices to comply with GDPR, appointing a Data Protection Officer to oversee ongoing compliance.”
Synonyms
- data protection in HR
- HR data privacy
- employee data compliance