Data Protection and GDPR resources

Data protection is about safeguarding important information and making sure it is used properly and legally. GDPR provides a legal framework for keeping everyone's personal data safe by requiring organisation to have thorough processes in place for handling and storing personal information.

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Retention of HR records

Introduces the legal issues in the UK around effective retention and organisation of HR records

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Data protection and GDPR in the workplace

Introduces data protection law in the UK, covering the obligations of employers and individual rights to accessing information.

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Employment law

Practical resources to help you address employment law issues at work, and keep up with recent and pending legislation.

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Data protection, surveillance and privacy at work: UK employment law

Explore our collection of resources surrounding the legal issues relating to data protection, surveillance and privacy in the workplace

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Designed for practitioners, our guides provide recommendations and advice on how to apply good practice in the workplace.

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People manager guide: Managing data protection requirements

This guide provides managers with an overview and principles to apply when handling GDPR and data protection requirements to ensure they play their part in complying with regulations governing its safe handling.

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