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Code of practice on the protection of workers’ personal data
1. Preamble
Employers collect personal data on job applicants and workers for a number of
purposes: to comply with law; to assist in selection for employment, training and
promotion; to ensure personal safety, personal security, quality control, customer service
and the protection of property. Various national laws and international standards have
established binding procedures for the processing of personal data. Computerized
retrieval techniques, automated personnel information systems, electronic monitoring,
genetic screening and drug testing illustrate the need to develop data protection
provisions which specifically address the use of workers’ personal data in order to
safeguard the dignity of workers, protect their privacy and guarantee their fundamental
right to determine who may use which data for what purposes and under what
conditions.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this code of practice is to provide guidance on the protection of
worker’s personal data. This code does not having binding force. It does not replace
national laws, regulations, international labour standards or other accepted standards. It
can be used in the development of legislation, regulations, collective agreements, work
rules, policies and practical measures.
3. Definitions
In this code:
3.1. The term “personal data” means any information related to an identified or
identifiable worker.
3.2. The term “processing” includes the collection, storage, combination,
communication or any other use of personal data.
3.3. The term “monitoring” includes, but is not limited to, the use of devices
such as computers, cameras, video equipment, sound devices, telephones and other
communication equipment, various methods of establishing identity and location, or any
other method of surveillance.
3.4. The term “worker” includes any current or former worker or applicant for
employment.

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