Works Council's GDPR Role: Balancing Independence and Compliance
The works council, while independently processing data, remains responsible to the employer for GDPR compliance. To ensure this, a mutual agreement is recommended to manage their obligations and support each other.
This agreement should cover creating a deletion concept for unused data and documenting internal data protection processes. The works council should also be aware of its indirect information obligations towards employees and applicants under the GDPR.
To strengthen data protection and employee trust, the works council should cooperate closely with the employer. It must independently organize data handling, adhering to data security measures such as controlling office access and secure document shredding. The 'Data Protection (WC)' module of DSN port can assist in simplifying documentation obligations, offering templates, drafts, and eLearning courses. In case of a data breach, the works council must cooperate with the employer according to § 79a BetrVG.
The works council, even when processing data independently, must comply with GDPR regulations. By agreeing with the employer, documenting processes, and adhering to data security measures, it can strengthen data protection and build employee trust. The DSN port modules can aid in managing these responsibilities effectively.
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