This law course provides a comprehensive legal framework for ensuring compliance with data privacy laws when handling employee records. Employers collect and store sensitive employee information, including personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, health data, and background check results. Failure to safeguard this information can result in lawsuits, regulatory penalties, data breaches, and reputational harm.
This course covers federal, state, and international data privacy laws, employer responsibilities for data security, employee rights regarding personal data, legal risks of noncompliance, and best practices for securely managing employee records. Participants will gain expertise in navigating complex privacy laws, preventing unauthorized data access, and implementing legally compliant data protection policies.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand federal, state, and international laws governing employee data privacy.
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Learn how to properly collect, store, and secure employee records.
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Examine legal obligations for handling personally identifiable information (PII).
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Identify privacy risks and employer liabilities related to data breaches.
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Learn best practices for restricting access to confidential employee records.
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Develop strategies for implementing data retention and destruction policies.
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Analyze case law and litigation trends related to employee data breaches.
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Explore emerging trends in workplace data privacy, including AI and biometric data regulations.
