Even seemingly general and harmless data can be used to draw conclusions about individuals. Is this news to you? Then perhaps you should check once again whether your company is data protection is up to date with regard to personal data.
The Safe Harbour ruling can make the unprotected storage or processing of personal data - whether from customers or employees - expensive.
What exactly is personal data?
On the one hand, personal data refers to all data that is kPhysical characteristics such as eye colour or body size. Other Personal details such as place of birth or religion fall under data protection. In addition, the Property such as rental or car details are protected. Likewise all Number plates and numberssuch as credit card numbers or social security. Strictly private such as health data and sexuality, but also hobbies fall under personal data.
How to handle personal data correctly?
As a first step, it is advisable - if still open - to check company data and place it under the appropriate protection. You may find it easier to do this if you prefer an EU or German provider.
It is also important to note that a data protection officer must be appointed if a certain number of employees are involved in the processing of personal data. Nine persons for digital data processing, 19 for manual data processing.
To be on the safe side, you should also ask for ADV contracts before commissioning service providers or integrate the consent of customers or employees into the order process. External audits (e.g. data protection authorities) can be helpful in establishing the appropriate conditions.
Finally, it's always a good idea to check that the terms and conditions and privacy policy are up to date. These are usually quite long and must always be ticked. This way you can protect yourself legally.
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