The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published
guidance covering how employers should handle data if they decide to test
employees for Covid-19.
The guidance includes:
- Which
lawful basis can I use for testing employees?
- How
can I show that our approach to testing is compliant with data protection
law?
- Can
I keep lists of employees who either have symptoms or have been
tested as positive?
Although similar, there are variations in approach taken by
the UK Government and the three devolved administrations. Employers should
ensure that they comply with the relevant local requirements for each of their
premises, including any local differences that may be introduced as the UK
moves out of lockdown.
Please visit the
ICO Workplace testing – guidance for employers pages for further information.
First published
22 May 2020
Last updated
07 March 2024