The Employment Law & HR Podcast

As an employer what actions should you be taking to comply with the GDPR 

Following on from the last podcast (episode 89) I continue to provide you with an overview of the 'GDPR' and what you will need to know as an employer.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in the UK and across the EU on the 25th May 2018 and is the first major overhaul of Data Protection rules and regulations since the Data Protection Act 1995.

The GDPR is important for businesses who hold any type of data, whether about customers, contacts or employees, and the fines for getting it wrong can be very costly. In this podcast I bring you an action list to get started on ensuring your business is compliant with the GDPR from an employers perspective.

In this episode I will cover:

  • Consent issues for employers;
  • Actions you should take and why;
  • Ways in which you can simplify your compliance with the GDPR.

Action Points

  1. Listen to the podcast and follow the action points;
  2. Contact us for a free copy of the action points and checklist - email GDPR@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk
  3. Sign up for updates and alerts from the information commissioner;
  4. Diarise time to take action on the GDPR;
  5. Consider assigning a Data Protection Office or champion in your organisation. 

Useful Links

Information Commissioner Guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-reform/overview-of-the-gdpr/

Don't forget you can contact us by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006

 
Direct download: Episode_90.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:06am EDT

Do you know about the GDPR & your requirements as an employer? 

If you are an employer or business owner you will have undoubtedly heard the word 'GDPR' around generally, normally followed by a bit of confusion and concern. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in the UK and across the EU on the 25th May 2018 and is the first major overhaul of Data Protection rules and regulations since the Data Protection Act 1995.

The GDPR is important for businesses who hold any type of data, whether about customers, contacts or employees, and the fines for getting it wrong can be very costly. In this podcast I begin a mini-series bringing you an overview of the GDPR from an employers perspective. Following this podcast will be at least one, possibly two further episodes on the GDPR and a free checklist for Employers.

In this episode I will cover:

  • An overview of the introduction of the GDPR;
  • The deadline for compliance;
  • The consequences of non compliance;
  • A background to its application in the UK and EU;
  • What data it applies to;
  • How you may legally justify holding and processing data;
  • How you can gain consent from employees to holding their data;
  • What information you must provide to employees about their data and data rights;
  • What an employee's rights are when it comes to their personal data;
  • Changes to the Subject Access process and rules;
  • How you must demonstrate your compliance with the GDPR;
  • Advice about appointing a data protection officer;
  • Obligations to report a data breach;
  • Where you can go for more information.

Action Points

  1. Listen to the podcast and future episodes about the GDPR;
  2. Contact us for a free checklist (available after the 20th November 2017);
  3. Sign up for updates and alerts from the information commissioner;
  4. Diarise time to take action on the GDPR;
  5. Consider assigning a Data Protection Office or champion in your organisation. 

Useful Links

Information Commissioner Guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-reform/overview-of-the-gdpr/

Don't forget you can contact us by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006

Direct download: Episode_89_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:11pm EDT

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