Irish workplace data privacy
Our employment team contains a specialist group of employment lawyers who have expertise in handling the full range of workplace data privacy questions, from advising on: cross border data flows; monitoring; background checks and vetting; DSARs, DPC complaints; and the introduction of new technologies in the workplace.
Data Subject Access requests can prove particularly problematic to handle, involving as they often do, a huge volume of email correspondence which needs to be considered before disclosure. Handling these requests can be a headache for over-stretched in-house legal teams. Recognising this challenge we can offer a toolkit for a fixed fee with a menu of options which mixes strategic advice with practical assistance.
We can also help with:
- policies, notification and notices
- employee monitoring and investigations
- DPC investigations
- background checks and vetting
- BYOD, social media and LinkedIn
- data transfer
- data security
- manager training
- data awareness e-learning course
Find out more about how we support clients with their international workplace data privacy needs through the Ius Laboris Data Protection International Practice Group.
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Data Protection Commission Annual Report – takeaways for employers
27 April 2023The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently published its annual report for 2022 detailing the activities it undertook in 2022 and setting out its regulatory strategy and priorities for the next five years. In this article we focus on the topics and guidance that we think are most relevant for employers, specifically in the areas of data breaches, subject access requests and data subject complaints. We also summarise some of the more notable case studies that might interest employers.
Data issues when tracking productivity with employees working from home
10 August 2022Linda Hynes has provided insight on the data issues that may occur when companies use technology to track productivity when working from home.
Watch out retailers - storing payment card details for future purchases just got a lot harder!
17 June 2021We have all seen the switch to online shopping during the pandemic, when shops were closed for months on end. Irish retailers embraced this new opportunity and turned to the internet to get consumers back in their (virtual) shops. Some customers may never go back to “normal” shopping.
Linda Hynes discusses employee monitoring while working from home with Jess Kelly on Newstalk
14 May 2021Linda Hynes discusses employee monitoring while working from home with Jess Kelly on Newstalk
There's no place like home - data protection implications of the move to remote working: Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes write for PDP Journal
19 October 2020In this article, Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes highlight some important data protection implications of remote working for employers and the helpful guidance published by the DPC.
Irish DPC: New guidance on cookies and similar technologies
29 April 2020On 6 April 2020 the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced a report on the use of cookies and other tracking technologies by 38 organisations, together with related guidance.
Ireland: Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke interviewed for PDP Journal: GDPR in the workplace - 5 key questions to ask
06 August 2019In an article for PDP Journal, Linda Hynes, Partner and Declan Groarke suggest key questions for employers to consider when reviewing workplace practices.
Dublin LS Mixer @ 6 - the in-house network you should be at!
28 March 2019Lewis Silkin was delighted to host its first Dublin LS Mixer @ 6 this month for in-house counsel working in the creative, innovative and brand centric sectors in Ireland. The mixer is an opportunity for in-house counsel to hear from Lewis Silkin on the burning issues in their industry but also (and more importantly) to network and benchmark with fellow in-house counsel.