Employee data is just as risky as customer data — here's why.
Think about this. You keep your customers' phone numbers safe. But what about your employees' Aadhaar copies, salary slips, and resumes? Most small businesses store these in random folders, old WhatsApp chats, or an unlocked drawer. Anyone can open them. Under India's new data law, this is a serious problem. Your staff's information is just as protected as your customers'. If it leaks, you are responsible.
Imagine this. You hired 10 people last year. Their Aadhaar cards, PAN copies, and offer letters are sitting in a WhatsApp group. Your accountant has salary slips saved on a personal phone. A former employee's medical details are in an old email. Under the new DPDPA law, all of this is your responsibility. If any of this leaks, you can face heavy fines. You must store staff information safely. Only the right people should see it.
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