CompliQuest

Course Overview

Managing employee data comes with strict legal obligations, requiring a careful balance between operational needs and privacy rights. This course provides a comprehensive guide to processing employee personal data lawfully, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process, employment lifecycle, and contract termination.

Additionally, the course covers incident response best practices, including how to detect, report, and mitigate data breaches involving employee data. Participants will learn how to assess risks, notify authorities, and implement security measures to protect employee information and avoid regulatory penalties.

Who Is This For? 

This course is designed for professionals responsible for handling employee personal data and managing data breaches, including:

1. HR & People Operations Teams – Ensuring lawful employee data processing from hiring to termination.

2. Legal & Compliance Professionals – Aligning HR processes with GDPR and incident response requirements.

3. Data Protection Officers (DPOs) – Managing personal data risks and responding to breaches effectively.

4. IT & Security Teams – Implementing access controls, encryption, and other technical safeguards.

5. Business Leaders & Managers – Understanding employer obligations and reducing data privacy risks.

Modules 

• Processing Employee Data

  This module provides an in-depth look at how to lawfully collect, process, and retain employee personal data. It covers GDPR-compliant recruitment practices, the handling of sensitive information throughout employment, and restrictions on monitoring employee activities. Participants will also learn about retention periods, the role of legitimate interest assessments (LIA) and data protection impact assessments (DPIA) in HR, and the legal framework surrounding employee consent and workplace surveillance.

• Incident Response & Data Breaches

  This module focuses on how to manage personal data breaches involving employees, ensuring swift and compliant responses. Participants will learn how to assess risk levels, determine whether a breach must be reported to supervisory authorities, and implement internal documentation and reporting procedures. The course also provides guidance on notifying affected employees, conducting forensic investigations, and applying security measures such as encryption, access control, and incident logging to minimize risks.