HR data, records and systems help for small teams
Keep the right employee records, protect them properly and choose systems you can leave without losing your data.
GDPR for HR
Map each use of employee information, then connect its purpose, lawful basis, access, supplier, retention and response route.
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Moving HR off spreadsheets
Decide whether your HR spreadsheet still works, turn its weak points into requirements and hand over to one dependable people system.
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Data controller
A data controller decides why and how personal data is processed, alone or jointly with another organisation.
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Data processor
A data processor handles personal data for a controller and follows the controller's documented instructions.
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Data retention
Data retention is how long an organisation keeps personal data for a stated purpose before reviewing, deleting or anonymising it.
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DSAR (data subject access request)
A DSAR is a request from a person for their personal data and information about how an organisation uses it.
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Employment records
Employment records are personal information an employer keeps about workers, from recruitment and pay to performance, absence and leaving.
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Special category data
Special category data is sensitive personal data that needs an Article 6 lawful basis and a separate Article 9 condition for processing.
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