Employees' data

We have a responsibility to everyone at Essex County Council to make sure that all information and data on our employees and their employment is secure and processed according to the data protection act.  

Data Protection in Employment explains the council’s responsibilities to all employees. 

Data protection in employment policy (PDF, 190KB)

Monitoring employees 

Sometimes it might be necessary to monitor an employee’s email or internet use, ID card activity or use of other facilities.   

If you are in a position where monitoring an employee is necessary, you will need to complete an impact assessment form and give the employee being monitored the advice form.  

Monitoring impact assessment form (PDF, 170KB)

Employee monitoring advice form (PDF, 85KB)