Personal data processing restrictions concerning employees. Implementation recommendation for German companies

Focusing on GDPR compliance, this academic paper explores the necessary considerations for companies regarding employee data processing. It addresses the specific restrictions imposed by the regulation and aims to provide actionable recommendations for German businesses to ensure compliance. Covering the entire employee life cycle—from recruitment to exit—the paper highlights the implications of the General Data Protection Regulation, which has been in effect since May 25, 2018, on data collection and processing practices.