Privacy invasion in background checks – myth or concern? When it comes to interactions between an employer and their employees, confidentiality must always be a guiding principle. Personal, romantic relationships, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and family matters are private aspects of an individual’s life that, in most cases, have nothing to do with work and are

European leaders are pushing for the tech industry to tighten the bolts of data protection laws in EU member states. With European Commission head Margarethe Vestager demanding stronger enforcement of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policies. Fines for violations have already cost companies operating in Europe more than €146 million within the first two years