Are you a data processor or a data controller?

Do you know who your data subjects are? And what about your legal bases for processing personal data?

The GDPR will arrive May 2018, bringing with it a number of terms and legal definitions. There’s a lot to learn over the next few months for the in-house recruitment community, and becoming familiar with the GDPR key terms is a good starting point for many organisations.

We’ve put together this simple infographic to introduce six of the common key terms you’ll likely hear in relation to the GDPR.

And for a more in-depth look at preparing for the new legislation, do visit our in-house recruitment GDPR Hub to learn more…

GDPR key terms infographic

Find out more

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About the author

Hannah Vincent

From candidate experience to flexible working, and from supporting graduates to ATS reports; Hannah's written it all over the years! Hannah has contributed to publications as diverse as The Guardian, UK Recruiter and University Business. She is also the wordsmith behind our whitepapers and guides, from GDPR to Employee Volunteering.