ICO opens consultation on guidance for employment practices

12/08/2021 | ICO

The ICO is planning to replace its employment practices guidance given how much has changed in the way people work, and with data protection law that the current guidelines are out of date. The new advice will be a more user-friendly online resource with topic-specific areas. The ICO is seeking input from relevant stakeholders, including:

  • Employers, 
  • Professional associations, 
  • Recruitment agencies,
  • Employment dispute resolution bodies, 
  • Suppliers of employment technology solutions,
  • Volunteers and employees.

The consultation will close at midnight on Thursday 21st October 2021.

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