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Data Retention for Ex-Employees: A Hidden Risk

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Are you keeping leavers’ data too long? Learn what the law says and how to reduce legal exposure. Many organisations store former employee data indefinitely — just in case. But UK GDPR doesn’t allow for “just in case” retention. Key retention timelines to know: After this period, data should be deleted or anonymised. Keeping more…

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Are You Holding Employee Data Too Long? UK GDPR Says Think Again

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Professional services firms often retain employee data longer than necessary. Here’s what UK GDPR requires and how to mitigate risk. Employee data is a compliance blind spot for many professional services firms. From CVs and appraisal notes to disciplinary records, HR systems often store personal data far beyond its useful life — and well beyond…