The UK GDPR gives extra protection to ‘personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures’. This covers a wide range of information about criminal activity, allegations, investigations and proceedings. It includes not just data which is obviously about a specific criminal conviction or trial, but also any other personal data ‘relating to’ criminal convictions and offences. Employers must be careful when dealing with this type of personal data as it merits specific protection. Incorrect use of this data could create significant risks to the individual’s fundamental rights and freedoms.
Data Protection specialist Morgan O'Neill and Employment Law specialist Noele McClelland hosted a short webinar and Q&A where they discussed how to stay on the right side of the law when collecting criminal data.
This webinar covered:
- What is personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences?
- The basic principles for processing this data
- Security and retention of this data
- When can an employer request personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences from candidates or employees?
- At what stage in the recruitment process should you ask for this data?
If you have questions about collecting personal and sensitive data please contact Noele or Morgan on 03330 430350
Broadcast: 16 November 2021. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
