GDPR Legislation & Compliance

GDPR Compliance & HR Support

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, all organisations, regardless of size, must handle personal data lawfully, transparently, and securely. This includes any data processed for HR purposes, such as employee records, recruitment information, and payroll details.

Who’s Affected?

Every UK business that processes personal data is subject to GDPR. HR departments are especially impacted, as they manage sensitive employee information daily.

Key Dates

Although GDPR originated in the EU and came into force on 25 May 2018, the UK retained its own version post-Brexit. The UK GDPR now works alongside the Data Protection Act 2018, and compliance remains mandatory.

Non-Compliance Risks

Failure to comply can result in:

♦  Fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover

♦  Reputational damage

♦  Legal action from employees or regulators

How We Help You Stay Compliant

We offer a comprehensive suite of GDPR support tailored to HR needs:

♦  GDPR Audit

We’ll assess your current practices and documentation to identify risks and ensure best-practice compliance.

♦  Contracts & Handbooks

We update or create employment contracts and staff handbooks with GDPR-specific clauses, ensuring your documents reflect lawful data processing and employee rights.

♦  Template Letters & Documentation

We provide ready-to-use templates to help you communicate GDPR updates to staff, including privacy notices and consent forms.

♦  Staff Training

We’ve partnered with a trusted online training provider to offer a Data Protection & GDPR module, ideal for any employee who handles or accesses personal data.

Please follow this link for more details: Data Protection and the GDPR

If you have any questions regarding the above, please don't hesitate to contact us.