Which of the following best describes an employer’s privacy-related responsibilities to an employee who has left the workplace?
Which of the following best describes an employer’s privacy-related responsibilities to an employee who has left the workplace?
An employer has a responsibility to maintain the security and privacy of any sensitive employment records retained for a legitimate business purpose. This ensures that data protection is upheld even after the employee has left the workplace, while also recognizing that there may be legal, regulatory, or business needs to retain certain information.
Correct answer is D. A legitimate business purpose for retaining records could aid with references, benefits & pension inquiries; legal proceedings, legal or regulation retention requirements; health & safety issues; etc.
This is an example of where common sense reasoning can help on the exam. If B were true, there would be major public policy implications on the conduct of business, as businesses have legitimate reasons to maintain certain information on former employees. Therefore, D (which is close, but accounts for such concerns), is the answer.
I agree with the arguments of the other guys.
roger that... D. An employer has a responsibility to maintain the security and privacy of any sensitive employment records retained for a legitimate business purpose.