We have a fresh batch of content on our Global Data Hub website which provides you with insight and guidance on data privacy issues.

This month, we discuss some of the hottest data privacy topics for employers, HR teams and recruiters in the context of COVID-19 and developing technologies.  We look at health data, employee monitoring, biometric data, consent and lawful basis, as well as at recent case law and the use of AI in recruitment.

Returning to work post COVID-19: Employers' top 10 data and employment questions

Helen Farr and Sally Annereau answer the big questions UK employers have about returning to the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Employee monitoring in the context of COVID-19

Sally Annereau looks at issues to consider when contemplating return to work or remote work monitoring.

Processing employee fingerprint data

Dominique Lensink looks at processing employee biometric data in light of a recent fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

Consent and personal data in an employment setting

Elaine Fletcher and Mary Rendle look at the difficulties with using consent as a lawful basis for processing HR data and consider the alternatives.

Protecting employee data – what did we learn from the Morrisons decision?

We look at how to manage the risk of an employee data breach (particularly while working from home) in the context of the Morrisons Supreme Court decision.

Using AI in HR and recruitment – data protection issues

Debbie Heywood looks at how to manage privacy risks of using AI in recruitment.