The administration of personnel systems involves considerable data capture, verification, storage and processing. We need to be aware of the data we are using, how we capture it and for what purposes.
Computerised systems enable more data to be kept and accessed.
The technology transcends company and community boundaries. This itself increases the need for accuracy, security and confidentiality. More and more data is then added to the employee record and related records as the employee's length of service increases. The record is updated from time to time. Employees provide confidential information in support of their job relationship with the employer.