Privacy and employment law
What does privacy in employment law involve?
Privacy in employment law is a key issue, especially since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Employers process employees’ personal data on a daily basis, such as salary information, sickness notifications, and business email correspondence. The GDPR requires employers to handle this data carefully and transparently and to respect employees’ privacy rights.
Important questions regarding privacy and employment law include:
- Is an employer allowed to monitor employees' emails and internet usage?
- Which data may be processed during a sickness notification?
- How long can personnel files be retained?
- When is it permissible to use CCTV surveillance in the workplace?
What is our experience with privacy in employment law?
- Advice and implementation of privacy policies within organisations.
- Guidance on GDPR compliance and other privacy legislation.
- Legal support in privacy-related disputes between employers and employees.
- Privacy checks and risk analyses to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Drafting and reviewing data processing agreements and employee regulations.
- Training and workshops on privacy and data protection in employment relationships.
When should you consult a solicitor for privacy matters?
- If you are an employer processing personal data and want to ensure compliance with GDPR.
- For questions about employee monitoring, such as email checks and CCTV surveillance.
- If you face privacy complaints or legal disputes with employees about data processing.
- In the event of a data breach and you need advice on reporting obligations.
- When creating or updating a privacy policy or data processing agreement.
How do we work?
- Identification of privacy risks and assessment of legal compliance within your organisation.
- Drafting or optimising privacy policies and data processing agreements.
- Guidance on implementing privacy measures and providing training.
- Legal support in disputes and proceedings related to privacy issues.
Why choose our specialists in privacy and employment law?
- Extensive expertise in employment law and data protection.
- Broad experience with workplace privacy issues and GDPR compliance.
- Strong litigation experience in privacy disputes between employers and employees.
- Practical and solution-oriented approach.
- Proactive guidance in drafting and implementing privacy policies.
Do you need legal support regarding privacy and data protection in your organisation? Contact our specialised employment law solicitors for expert advice!