{"id":1207,"date":"2024-01-16T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T15:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/?p=1207"},"modified":"2024-04-10T07:35:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T07:35:35","slug":"yak-zahystyty-personalni-dani-spivrobitnykiv-praktychnyj-gajd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/yak-zahystyty-personalni-dani-spivrobitnykiv-praktychnyj-gajd\/","title":{"rendered":"How to protect employee personal data: a practical guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an open digital world, every aspect of our lives can become the subject of unwanted interest. Therefore, today the protection of personal information is of critical importance, especially in the work environment, where the exchange of confidential data is constant. Employers who collect, store and process the personal data of their employees must take a decisive role in this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the increasing number of cyberattacks and breaches in the corporate sector, it is important to not only comply with legal requirements, but also understand the practical aspects of information security. This article will provide a comprehensive view of the issue and offer a guide for employers on how to effectively implement appropriate measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2409917039-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legislative framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data protection legislation is largely determined by regional and national characteristics. For example, in the European Union, the main regulatory act is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets strict rules for data processing. The United States, in turn, has a whole set of laws, in particular, on the protection of privacy on the Internet (COPPA) or on the protection of health records and personal information of patients (HIPAA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The legislation of Ukraine in this matter is regulated by several key documents, the main of which is the Law of Ukraine \u201cOn Personal Data Protection\u201d. It defines the basic principles of the process, the rights of subjects, the obligations of owners and managers, and also establishes procedures for monitoring compliance with the legislation in this area. The basic principles of data protection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transparency of processing. <\/strong>The subject must be informed of the purpose of collecting and processing his personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limitation of collection purposes. <\/strong>Personal data should be collected only for clearly defined, legitimate purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimization. <\/strong>The collection of personal data must be limited to the level necessary to achieve the purposes of the processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precision.<\/strong> Ensuring the relevance and accuracy of personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage restrictions.<\/strong> Data should be retained for no longer than is necessary for the stated purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to current legislation, data subjects have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>access your personal data;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make corrections and supplement information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to request the deletion of their personal data in cases provided for by law;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to inform about the restrictions on the processing of their data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The functions of control and supervision over compliance with the legislation on personal data protection are performed by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. This state regulator has the right to conduct inspections, impose fines and take other measures in case of violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laws generally require employers to take appropriate measures to protect their employees\u2019 personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The measures should ensure integrity and confidentiality, and ensure that data is processed only for legitimate purposes. Employers must also inform employees about the collection and use of their data, and in some cases obtain consent for such processing. The responsibilities of owners and controllers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss or destruction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>immediate notification of any security breaches to competent authorities and data subjects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintaining a register of personal data processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignoring or failing to comply with these responsibilities can have reputational and legal consequences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2295522589-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employers' responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring the protection of employees' personal data is not only a legal obligation, but also an important part of corporate ethics. Employers should create a secure environment for storing and processing information, which includes the following aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>developing detailed privacy policies and data protection procedures that meet legal requirements and high security standards;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>educational work among employees regarding the implemented procedures, as well as their updating taking into account changes in technology and legislation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>implementing technical measures to protect data, such as encryption, authentication and access control;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>creating a structural organization for data processing, identifying responsible persons and training personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective protection of personal data requires employers to implement specific organizational and technical measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Developing privacy policies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A privacy policy should clearly describe how a company collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data. It is important that this policy is accessible and understandable to all employees, as well as to the individuals whose data is processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal security standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing internal security standards helps define the technical and organizational measures a company must take to protect personal data. These standards may include procedures for encryption, security auditing, monitoring access to data, and deletion after the retention period has expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security audit and monitoring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular security audits and monitoring of data processing systems allow for the detection of potential vulnerabilities and unauthorized actions. Implementing a continuous monitoring system that records all data transactions is key to ensuring transparency of processing and the ability to respond quickly to incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-1024x735.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-1536x1102.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-2048x1469.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_504695299-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data encryption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encryption is critical to protecting privacy. Using modern encryption algorithms to protect data stored on a company's servers or transmitted over a network helps prevent unauthorized access to information. This can be accomplished through disk-level encryption, database encryption, and the use of encrypted transmission channels such as SSL\/TLS for web traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentication and access control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong authentication system ensures that only authorized individuals have access to personal data. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), which requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence of their identity (such as a password and a one-time code received on a mobile phone), significantly increases security. Access controls should be flexible, allowing for different levels of access depending on the user\u2019s role in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a structural organization for data processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This step involves defining the processes and responsibilities for the processing of personal data within the organization. It is important to clearly allocate responsibilities among employees involved in the collection, processing, storage and deletion of personal data, as well as to provide them with appropriate training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identification of responsible persons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Designating responsible individuals, such as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), who coordinate protection measures and ensure compliance with legal requirements. They also serve as a point of contact for employees and regulators on matters related to personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational programs and training for employees help raise awareness of the importance of protecting personal data and the basic principles of its secure processing. Regular training sessions, webinars, newsletters and other activities contribute to maintaining a high level of privacy culture in the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incident preparation and action plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all security measures, complete protection against potential threats is impossible. Therefore, it is important to have a developed and implemented action plan for data security incidents. Such a plan should include procedures for detecting, assessing, responding to incidents, and notifying responsible authorities and data subjects about violations of their rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The implementation of these technical and organizational measures will allow you to create an effective system for protecting personal data, reduce the risks of their leakage or unauthorized access, and ensure a high level of trust of employees and customers in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-2048x1461.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_619615334-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incident response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The risks of a security breach or leak are always present. Employers must be prepared to respond effectively. Responding to security incidents is an important part of any organization\u2019s data protection strategy. Being prepared for potential incidents and being able to respond effectively can significantly reduce potential losses and restore normal operations. Developing a response plan for such incidents includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clear definition of security incidents. <\/strong>The plan should clearly define what is considered a security incident, including data loss, unauthorized access, malware, phishing attacks, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Response procedure. <\/strong>Establishing incident response steps, which may include incident identification, assessment, isolation to prevent further spread, remediation of the incident, restoration of services, and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roles and responsibilities.<\/strong> The plan should clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the incident response team, including the data protection officer, IT staff, legal department, and management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and practice. <\/strong>Conducting regular training and practicing an incident response plan helps ensure that all participants in the process know their responsibilities and can act effectively in a crisis situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notification of internal structures. <\/strong>Rapidly informing the organization's internal structures about the incident allows you to attract the necessary specialists for a timely response to the incident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notification of data subjects. <\/strong>In the event that a security incident may have a negative impact on the rights and freedoms of subjects, it is necessary to notify them of the incident in a timely manner, describe the possible risks, and offer recommendations for protecting their data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulator's message.<\/strong> Under the laws of many countries, including the GDPR in the European Union, organizations are required to report significant data security incidents to the appropriate regulatory authorities within a certain period of time after they are discovered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documenting incidents.<\/strong> Maintaining detailed documentation of each incident, including a description of the incident, time of detection, actions taken, investigation results, and conclusions, is essential for analyzing the causes and planning measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Effectively preparing for and responding to data security incidents not only helps reduce the negative impact on the organization and data subjects, but also increases the trust in the company from customers, partners, and regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1202221816-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today's business environment, where digitalization is deeply integrated into all aspects of activity, the importance of personal data protection cannot be underestimated. This step requires employers not only to comply with legal requirements, but also to actively participate in creating a secure information environment. Implementing the recommended practical steps and implementing an effective information security management system will help reduce risks and ensure the protection of employees' personal data. A responsible attitude to personal information and its protection is key to building trust and ensuring success in any business.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0423 \u0432\u0456\u0434\u043a\u0440\u0438\u0442\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0446\u0438\u0444\u0440\u043e\u0432\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0441\u0432\u0456\u0442\u0456 \u043a\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d \u0430\u0441\u043f\u0435\u043a\u0442 \u043d\u0430\u0448\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0436\u0438\u0442\u0442\u044f \u043c\u043e\u0436\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0438 \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043c\u0435\u0442\u043e\u043c \u043d\u0435\u0431\u0430\u0436\u0430\u043d\u043e\u0457 \u0437\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043a\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0456. \u0422\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0441\u044c\u043e\u0433\u043e\u0434\u043d\u0456 \u0437\u0430\u0445\u0438\u0441\u0442 \u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0457 \u0456\u043d\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u0430\u0446\u0456\u0457 \u043d\u0430\u0431\u0443\u0432\u0430\u0454 \u043a\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0438\u0447\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0437\u043d\u0430\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f, \u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u043b\u0438\u0432\u043e \u0443 \u0440\u043e\u0431\u043e\u0447\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0441\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0449\u0456, \u0434\u0435 \u043e\u0431\u043c\u0456\u043d \u043a\u043e\u043d\u0444\u0456\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0446\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0438\u043c\u0438 \u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043c\u0438 \u0432\u0456\u0434\u0431\u0443\u0432\u0430\u0454\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[148],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-zahyst-danyh"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1207"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1251,"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1207\/revisions\/1251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}