Employee privacy is the protection of the personal information of employees within the company. This includes information such as pay slips, performance appraisals, sick notes and personal contact details. The aim is to ensure that this data is processed and protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Employee data protection is required whenever employees' personal data is processed. This applies to the entire employment process - from application to termination. Companies have a legal obligation to protect this data.
Employee data protection includes personal information such as names, addresses, national insurance numbers, sickness records, salary data, performance appraisals and information on absences and employment contracts.
Breaches of employee privacy can result in hefty fines, damage to the company's image and loss of employee confidence. There is also the threat of legal repercussions that can place a significant burden on the organisation.
By digitising HR processes, organisations can make data protection more efficient. Digital systems offer transparent and privacy-compliant solutions for managing employee data.