GDPR Compliance for HR

Ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is crucial for U.S.-based companies operating in Europe, especially for HR teams managing sensitive employee data. This webinar provides actionable strategies for HR professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders to align HR practices with GDPR requirements.

Covering recruitment, employee records, and cross-border data transfers, the session offers practical insights to mitigate risks, safeguard employee trust, and avoid costly fines. Designed for organizations expanding globally or refining existing processes, this session focuses on ensuring compliance and fostering a strong privacy-minded culture within HR.

1. Understand GDPR’s Impact on HR Functions
   Gain a clear understanding of GDPR principles and how they directly apply to HR processes, including recruitment, employee record-keeping, performance monitoring, and workplace privacy.
2. Identify and Address Compliance Risks in HR Processes
   Discover key compliance risks within HR functions such as data collection, storage, and sharing. Learn how to mitigate these vulnerabilities to safeguard employee data effectively.
3. Implement GDPR-Compliant Policies for Employee Data
   Develop actionable frameworks to manage employee data in line with GDPR requirements, including consent management, data subject rights handling, and transparent communication practices.
4. Navigate Cross-Border Data Transfers
   Learn compliant methods for transferring employee data between the U.S. and Europe, including the use of standard contractual clauses and other lawful transfer mechanisms.
5. Prepare for GDPR Audits and Enforcement Actions
   Understand how to document compliance efforts, respond effectively to regulatory audits, and mitigate the financial and reputational risks of non-compliance through proactive preparation and documentation.