Data Protection in (Digital) Employee Surveys
Preparing for annual performance reviews using structured questionnaires is part of the daily routine for human resources departments. These questionnaires are used to regularly gather employees’ self-assessments of their performance, feedback on their managers, and future career aspirations. Companies are increasingly turning to digital tools for this purpose. The law firm VOELKER explains what companies need to consider under data protection law when using employee questionnaires—both in paper and digital formats.