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Outsourcing in HR—What Should Be Considered from a Data Protection Perspective?

Outsourcing in HR—What Should Be Considered from a Data Protection Perspective?

Data Protection Requirements and the Employer's Responsibilities in HR Outsourcing

Outsourcing HR processes is now widespread even among small and medium-sized businesses. Outsourced payroll processing, cloud-based HR systems, job application platforms, and external recruiting service providers can streamline processes and provide access to specialized expertise. From a data protection perspective, however, HR outsourcing is a particularly sensitive issue: personnel files typically contain extensive information about employees and, in some cases, personal data requiring special protection, such as health-related information.

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