HR professionals manage some of the most sensitive and high-risk personal data within any organisation. From recruitment candidate to employee records, payroll data and medical information, HR sits at the centre of critical data processing activities. The use of various technology platforms such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other AI enabled systems is also gaining increased adoption by HR teams across organisations.
As organisations increasingly rely on employee data to drive workforce management and day‑to‑day operations, the responsibility on HR teams to ensure that such data is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently continues to grow. In practice, however, HR data processing is shaped by power imbalance, uncertainty around consent, and persistent gaps between established policies and everyday operational realities. These challenges, if not properly addressed, may result in compliance failures, data subject disputes, and increased regulatory scrutiny.
The Data Protection Masterclass for HR Professionals has been designed to provide clear and practical insight into managing employee data across the wider data lifecycle. Through real workplace scenarios and structured guidance, participants will gain the knowledge required to make informed and defensible decisions, handle employee data responsibly, and address common gaps in HR data processing practices.
By strengthening understanding and application of data protection principles, this masterclass will help HR teams align their day‑to‑day practices with regulatory expectations, reducing risk exposure, and reinforcing trust across the organisation.
