Data protection in the HR space is a progressively complex area. Data protection and privacy considerations are increasingly key to the daily functions of your HR, Human Capital and Talent teams, who will be managing significant amounts of personal data, often in sensitive circumstances. It is also crucial for Privacy teams to understand the influences of employment law on the processing of HR data. Understanding data protection legislation in the context of employee management is challenging for HR and Privacy practitioners alike, and getting it wrong can have significant consequences.