GDPR and HR Data: Managing Employee Privacy (Addresses the specific challenges of managing HR data under GDPR)

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a) Provide a comprehensive understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on managing HR data while safeguarding employee privacy.
b) Explore real-life court cases related to GDPR and HR data to understand the legal implications and learn from practical examples.
c) Equip participants with practical strategies and best practices for GDPR-compliant HR data management.
d) Foster a proactive approach towards employee privacy and data protection within organizations
e) Address participant questions and concerns regarding GDPR and HR data management.

Module 1: Introduction to GDPR and HR Data Management

• Overview of GDPR principles and its application to HR data
• Importance of employee privacy and data protection
• Introduction to relevant court cases as illustrative examples

Module 2: Case Study 1: Employee Consent and Transparency

• Analysis of a court case related to employee consent for HR data processing
• Examination of transparency requirements and privacy notices
• Lessons learned and best practices for obtaining valid consent

Module 3: Case Study 2: Data Breach and Security Measures

• Review of a court case involving a data breach and its impact on employee data
• Understanding security obligations and technical safeguards
• Strategies for preventing and responding to data breaches

Module 4: Case Study 3: Data Retention and Purpose Limitation

• Exploration of a court case focusing on HR data retention and purpose limitation
• Examination of data minimization principles and lawful data processing
• Practical guidance for setting data retention policies and managing data purposes

Module 5: Case Study 4: Cross-Border Data Transfers

• Analysis of a court case involving the transfer of HR data outside the EU/EEA
• Understanding legal mechanisms for cross-border data transfers
• Considerations for engaging third-party service providers and data processors

Module 6: Case Study 5: Employee Rights and Subject Access Requests

• Review of a court case centered around employee rights and data access requests
• Exploration of employee rights under GDPR and their implications
• Best practices for handling subject access requests and ensuring compliance

Module 7: Case Study 6: Non-Compliance and Penalties

• Examination of a court case highlighting the consequences of GDPR non-compliance
• Understanding regulatory authorities' powers and penalty frameworks
• Strategies for maintaining GDPR compliance and avoiding penalties

Module 8: Implementing GDPR-Compliant HR Data Management Practices

• Practical steps for implementing GDPR-compliant HR data management
• Developing policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance
• Employee training and awareness programs

a) Real-life court cases illustrating GDPR and HR data management issues.
b) Consent, transparency, and employee communication.
c) Data breaches, security measures, and incident response.
d) Data retention, purpose limitation, and lawful data processing.
e) Cross-border data transfers and engaging third-party processors.
f) Employee rights, subject access requests, and data subject rights.
g) Consequences of non-compliance and regulatory penalties.
h) Practical strategies and best practices for GDPR compliance in HR data management.

Methodology based on Active Learning: 50% minimum practice. Each theoretical point is systematically followed by examples and exercises.

Continious evaluation and monitoring

Certificate of participation