Employee consent to data processing

Although the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to all employers, there are still many common misconceptions about how employee data can be processed and on what legal basis. 

One of the most widespread myths is that employee data must always be processed based on consent. 

In practice, misunderstanding these rules can lead to violations – including administrative liability and potential fines. 

WALLESS Senior Associate Māra Beķere explains in her publication on @iTiesības: 

• When (and if) employee consent is required, 

• What legal bases are applicable for employee data processing, 

• How to properly document data processing to ensure compliance. 

Read more in Latvian: http://bit.ly/4kI6LTz