HR Data Privacy Compliance Checklist
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Data Inventory & Mapping
Identify and document all personal data collected, processed, and stored by HR.
Description of Data Collected (e.g., name, address, salary)
Data Source (e.g., application form, performance review, payroll system)
Approximate Number of Employees Data Relates To
Date Data Was Last Updated/Reviewed
Data Storage Location (e.g., HRIS, File Server, Cloud Storage)
Purpose for Collecting this Data
Legal Basis & Consent
Ensure a valid legal basis for processing personal data (e.g., consent, legal obligation, legitimate interest).
Primary Legal Basis for Data Processing
Detailed Explanation of Legitimate Interest Assessment (if applicable)
Date of Last Consent Obtained/Updated (if applicable)
Data Subject Rights Information Provided (at initial collection)
Link to Privacy Notice/Policy
Method of Obtaining Consent (if applicable)
Data Subject Rights
Establish procedures for responding to data subject requests (access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing).
Date of Data Subject Request Received
Type of Data Subject Request
Details of Data Subject Request
Number of Data Records Involved (Estimate)
Date Response Sent to Data Subject
Summary of Response Provided to Data Subject
Resolution Status
Reason for Rejection (if applicable)
Data Security Measures
Implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data (encryption, access controls, regular backups).
Encryption Strength (bits)
Access Control Method
Security Software in Use
Last Security Audit Date
Data Backup Frequency
Description of Data Encryption Methods
Third-Party Vendor Management
Assess and manage the data privacy practices of third-party vendors who process HR data.
Vendor Data Processing Agreement Status
Vendor Name
Description of Services Provided
Number of Records Processed by Vendor (Estimate)
Data Categories Processed by Vendor
Copy of Vendor Data Processing Agreement
Date of Last Vendor Security Assessment
Data Breach Response Plan
Develop and maintain a plan for responding to data breaches, including notification procedures.
Date of Breach Discovery
Time of Breach Discovery
Initial Description of Breach
Breach Containment Status
Estimated Number of Records Affected
Actions Taken to Contain Breach
Supporting Documentation (Logs, Screenshots)
Reporting Obligations Triggered?
Notification Deadline (if applicable)
Training and Awareness
Provide regular training to HR staff on data privacy principles and obligations.
Topics Covered in HR Data Privacy Training?
Last Training Completion Date
Number of Employees Trained
Training Delivery Method
Brief Summary of Key Training Points (Optional)
Which Departments Received Training?
Policy Review & Updates
Regularly review and update data privacy policies and procedures to reflect legal changes and best practices.
Last Policy Review Date
Summary of Changes Made
Legal/Regulatory Updates Considered
Details of Other Legal/Regulatory Updates (if applicable)
Frequency of Policy Reviews (in months)
Next Scheduled Policy Review Date
Review Completed By
International Data Transfers
If transferring data internationally, ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Transfer Mechanism Used
Detailed Description of Transfer Mechanism
Jurisdiction(s) of Recipient
Risk Assessment Documentation (if applicable)
Date of Transfer Agreement Execution
Contact Person at Recipient Organization
Transfer Impact Assessment Conducted?
Record Keeping and Documentation
Maintain records of data processing activities, consent forms, and security assessments.
Last Policy Review Date
Summary of Policy Updates
Policy Documentation
Date of Last Data Breach Simulation/Test
Results of Data Breach Simulation/Test
Number of Data Subject Requests Received (Past Year)
Summary of Data Subject Request Resolutions
Method of Consent Recording
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