Does DPDP cover employee HR data?
Yes—employee personal data is in scope; certain employment-related processing may fall under legitimate uses, but notice, security, and rights still apply.
HRMS, payroll, and background checks should be inventoried.
Separate employee notices from customer marketing consent.
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