The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
What is it?
GDPR covers how we process and use personal data (any type of written data that identifies a living human subject). This is not just HR data but covers IT, legal, sales, finance etc. This applies to both current and ex-employees, pensioners and job applicants and information held either electronically or in hard copy. We can continue to process data if it is to comply with a legal obligation, for example, court orders to remove money from pay. We can also process data to comply with the employment contract for example, collecting medical information to ensure job safety. Processing needs to be fair, legal and transparent so we will need to tell employees about what information we hold on them and what we do with it in detail, use data only for specified purposes and cleanse, delete and secure data in line with the guidance.
What do we do as a company?
We undertook a data audit to be aware of the data we hold process and store. This was then used as a basis for formulating a new Data Protection Group Policy and Employee and Job Applicant Privacy notices to explain to people the data we store and process and the reasons for this.
Why is it needed?
This helps to ensure the security of personal data and increase awareness of individuals regarding how their data is stored and used. It is a positive step in protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring that companies who store and use data are clear and transparent about what they do with data and why they do it.
Who do I contact if I have a data protection query?
If this related to William Lee Ltd then please contact the Data Protection Leads through the main office number on +44 (0)1246 416155:
- Tracy Mcloughlin, Finance Director, William Lee Ltd
If this is related to Castings Group then please contact the Group Data Protection Lead through the main office number on +44 (0)1543 374341:
- Steve Mant, Finance Director, Castings PLC
To find out more please visit the Information Commissioner’s Office Website.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
The attached information has been prepared in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017. Our figures adhere to specified time periods, criteria and calculations as defined by the Gender Pay Gap legislation. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure their accuracy.
The Gender Pay Gap is defined as the difference in the average earnings of male and female employees across the company. It is important to note that the Gender Pay Gap is not the same as equal pay. Equal pay looks at the pay of males and females in the same or equivalent roles. Gender Pay looks at the pay of males and females across the whole company regardless of their role.