ICO Guidance On Data Protection Compliance During COVID-19 Recovery Period
Published on: 07/07/2020
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Prompted by the easing of lockdown and the re-opening of businesses, the ICO has helpfully outlined 6 key steps that organisations need to consider when using personal data. The Guidance is very much in keeping with data protection principles under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 but it is a useful summary for employers nonetheless.
1. Only collect and use what’s necessary ⚓︎
This is line with the “purpose limitation” principle set out at Article 5(1)b of GDPR. The ICO advises that organisations should ask themselves the following questions:
- How will collecting extra personal information help keep your workplace safe?
- Do you really need the information?
- Will the test you’re considering actually help you provide a safe environment?
- Could
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