Data classification
Employee Data
Employee data includes payroll information, performance records, HR data, benefits data, and employment history. It is PII with additional sensitivity given its relationship to employment law.
Risk profile
Employee data breaches carry GDPR, state law, and employment law implications. HR system vendors, payroll providers, and benefits platforms have access to highly sensitive personal data across your entire workforce.
Common questions
Does GDPR apply to employee data?
Yes. Employee data of EU-based employees is personal data under GDPR and requires a lawful basis for processing, appropriate technical and organizational measures, and data subject rights management.
Which of your vendors handle Employee Data?
TrustVendor tracks data class exposure across your entire vendor portfolio and computes residual risk per relationship.
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