Overview
This book considers data protection issues as they affect the HR department, looking at the implications throughout the employment lifecycle. It brings together the strict legal requirements with best practice standards of relevant codes of practice, including the new Employment Practices Data Protection Code.Synopsis
This practical guide considers data protection issues as they affect the human resources department, looking at their implications throughout the employment life cycle. The book brings together the strict legal requirements with best practice standards of relevant codes of practice, including the new Employment Practices Data Protection Code. Early chapters explain the implications of current data protection law and interpret aspects of recruitment, administration, staff monitoring, training, and employee benefits. Each chapter includes an action checklist. Later chapters offer a detailed examination of legal requirements, analyze data protection principles, and review the role of the Information Commissioner's Office. Webster runs training courses on data protection for the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. The book is distributed by Ashgate. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR