PROCESSING OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH DATA

Discover a comprehensive look at the processing of personal data concerning employee health. This publication analyzes the possibilities of processing this data in workplaces, indicating that it usually takes place without the employee's consent. The author formulates the concept of the personal data controller in the context of employment and analyzes the provisions of the GDPR, correcting errors in their translation. An ideal read for lawyers, HR specialists, and data protection officers.

• Wide possibilities of data processing in workplaces
• Analysis of the provisions of Art. 9(2)(h) and Art. 9(3) GDPR
• Definition of data concerning health
• Discussion of the concepts of confidentiality and secrecy in the context of Art. 266 of the Penal Code
• Interpretation regarding the personal data controller in labor law matters
• Public tasks of employers in data processing

This book is intended for practicing lawyers, HR employees, and Data Protection Officers in all legal entities. It will be a valuable source of knowledge for academics and students of law and administration. It contains a detailed discussion of issues related to the processing of personal data concerning employee health, analyzing legal provisions and practical aspects of their application.

The author proves that the possibilities of processing this data in workplaces are very broad and, in principle, never take place with the employee's consent. The publication is the first on the market to formulate the concept of the personal data controller in employment relations and analyzes the provisions of Art. 9(2)(h) and Art. 9(3) GDPR, correcting errors in their translation. In addition, it presents the definition of health data, introduces the term workplace (enterprise) and its bodies, and defines the concepts of confidentiality and secrecy in the context of Art. 266 of the Penal Code.

The study also discusses, among other things, the interpretation regarding the personal data controller in labor law matters, the plant bodies making decisions on the processing of employee health data; public tasks of employers in the processing of such data; a "zero tolerance" policy for intoxication on the premises. The book is intended for practicing lawyers, HR employees, and Data Protection Officers in all legal entities. It will be a valuable source of knowledge for academics and students of law and administration.

Wolters Kluwer is a renowned publishing house specializing in legal, economic, and business publications. For years, it has been providing professionals and students with the knowledge necessary for professional development and success in a dynamically changing world. Their publications are characterized by high substantive quality and a practical approach to the topics discussed, which makes them an indispensable source of information for anyone seeking reliable and up-to-date knowledge.