Generally, employers can only disclose personal information if employees give their written consent. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Employers may not have to get written consent in the following situations:
If the information is required by a court of law
If it is needed for administrative purposes (e.g., for the registration of pension, health insurance, and disability benefits)
If there is an emergency or a health risk to the employee or employer
If a third party manages the employee and that third party is privy to the employee's information
These exceptions are generally permitted by law. However, you can also choose to inform your employees of these exceptions by adding them to your Employee Privacy Policy with our customizable template as additional clauses.