The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a common standard for protecting personal data across the EU. It also allows member nations some flexibility to create additional provisions and limitations. Some examples, which may impact HR teams, include the ability for EU member states to:
In Sweden, collective bargaining agreements may result in additional requirements that impact employee data. For example, before installing integrity-sensitive monitoring devices (ex. video surveillance, GPS, electronic driving logbooks in company cars) at an employee’s place of work, employers must initiate and complete union negotiations.