The ICO has announced plans to replace its existing employment practices guidance with a more user-friendly online resource. The new resource will be divided into specific topics such as recruitment and selection, employment records, monitoring of workers, and information about workers’ health.
In particular, the new guidance aims to:
- Address the changes in data protection law,
- Reflect the changes in the way that employers use technology and interact with staff, and
- Meet the needs of people using the ICO’s guidance products.
To this end, the ICO has launched a public consultation to gather views on these and related subject areas.
The consultation
The ICO has prepared a survey for completion by those wishing to take part in the consultation. Contributions may be submitted by responding to an online survey or by completing and returning a word document by email or post.
The deadline for responding is midnight on Thursday 21 October 2021.Continue Reading The UK’s ICO launches public consultation on employment practices