In the course of an employment relationship, staff often share with their employers significant, and sensitive, personal data.
Employers are data controllers in respect of data which they process about their staff, and have a duty to securely destroy or anonymise personal data once it is no longer needed.
We have set out below some top tips for organisations looking to assess or improve their data retention practices.
Discover how we can assist you in enhancing your data retention practices and ensure compliance.
Written by
Victoria Nicholson
Senior Associate
Employment
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