Employee data protection: in-depth study based on practical cases

Regulations on employee data protection in GDPR, BDSG

Consequences of new digital developments

• Industry 4.0.
• Biometric procedures.
• Localization of employees.
• Recording of working time, project activities, user activities on mobile and stationary devices and internal social networks.
• Voice and mood analysis.

Order data processing in the personnel area

Obligation of Employees to maintain data confidentiality

Monitoring and evaluation of telephone, e-mail and Internet usage

The personnel file

Video surveillance and usability of the data

Private IT use/bring your own device (BYOD)

Employee portals and use of communication tools

Processing of employee data within the Group

Right to ask questions and use of data

Admissibility of systematic screenings

Investigation of criminal offenses

Consent of the employee

Purposes of the employment relationship

data privacy for performance and behavioral checks

Safeguarding legitimate interests

Termination of employment relationships

Time recording, access control systems

Health data, company integration management

Rights, duties and participation of the works council

Prohibition of utilization in court

Employment law, civil law and criminal law consequences of data protection violations, sanctions and fines