Our HR-Inform expert Stacie Cheadle explains the rules on monitoring and employer obligations.

In the UK, data protection is governed by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As monitoring involves the processing of personal data (information which identifies the individual),  these rules apply. It is important therefore that employers are aware of them if they intend to, or already do, monitor employees.

The rules apply to any monitoring of anyone who carries out work on behalf of the employer and cover systematic and occasional monitoring.