Question 1

What does a custom GDPR Employment Agreement Addendum include?

Accepted Answer

Your custom GDPR Employment Agreement Addendum will include:

• Data processing notices and transparency obligations
• Lawful bases for processing employee personal data
• Special category data handling provisions
• Data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability)
• Retention schedules and deletion procedures
• Security measures and breach notification coordination
• Processor and sub-processor safeguards
• Cross-border transfer mechanisms (SCCs/UK IDTA)

Each section is tailored specifically to your HR practices, data flows, and vendor relationships.

Question 2

What is the delivery timeline and process?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is within 3 business days after we receive your completed questionnaire.

• Checkout: You complete your order
• Questionnaire: We email you a detailed questionnaire about your HR data practices, vendors, and EU touchpoints
• Drafting: A licensed Canadian lawyer drafts your custom addendum with GDPR-compliant provisions
• Delivery: You receive the complete addendum ready for implementation

Express delivery (1 business day) is available for an additional fee.

Question 3

Who drafts my GDPR Employment Agreement Addendum?

Accepted Answer

Your addendum is drafted by licensed Canadian lawyers with expertise in:

• Privacy and data protection law
• GDPR compliance requirements
• Employment law
• Cross-border data transfers

All our lawyers are regulated by their provincial law societies and have experience working with businesses on GDPR compliance matters.

Question 4

How do you gather the necessary information?

Accepted Answer

After checkout, we send you a structured AI-powered questionnaire that covers:

• Types of employee data you collect and process
• Lawful bases for processing
• Special category data (health, background checks, etc.)
• Data retention periods
• Third-party processors and vendors
• Cross-border data transfers
• Current security measures
• Your business model and HR practices

The questionnaire is designed to be thorough yet efficient, typically taking 15-20 minutes to complete.

Question 5

Are revisions included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your package includes one round of amendments after you review the initial draft.

If you need clarifications or adjustments to better fit your specific situation, we'll revise the addendum at no additional cost. Additional revision rounds beyond the first are available if needed.

Question 6

Can I consult with the lawyer who drafts my addendum?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While the base package focuses on document delivery, you can request a consultation call with the lawyer who drafted your addendum for an additional fee.

This is helpful if you have complex questions about implementation, need guidance on rolling out the addendum to staff, or want to discuss specific GDPR compliance concerns.

Question 7

How is this different from a GDPR addendum template?

Accepted Answer

Templates are generic and may not address your specific situation:

• Our addendum is custom-drafted for your actual data flows and HR practices
• We account for your specific vendors and processors
• We tailor provisions to your business model and industry
• We include appropriate cross-border transfer mechanisms based on your actual data transfers
• A lawyer reviews your responses and drafts accordingly
• You get one round of revisions included

Templates require you to figure out what's relevant and how to adapt the language—our service does that work for you.

Question 8

Does this work for Canadian employers with EU staff?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This addendum is specifically designed for Canadian employers who:

• Have employees located in the EU or UK
• Process EU/UK personal data through their HR systems
• Need to comply with GDPR when handling employee data
• Transfer employee data to Canada or other jurisdictions

The addendum ensures your employment contracts include the necessary GDPR provisions while working alongside your Canadian employment terms.

Question 9

What about cross-border data transfers and SCCs?

Accepted Answer

We include appropriate cross-border transfer mechanisms:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable
• UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) for UK employees
• Clear language about where data is stored and processed
• Safeguards for transfers to third parties

The specific transfer mechanisms are tailored based on your data flows identified in the questionnaire.

Question 10

Does this cover data subject rights and employee requests?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The addendum includes clear provisions for:

• Right of access (subject access requests)
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

We include practical language about how employees can exercise these rights and your timelines for responding.

Question 11

Can I make changes to the addendum after I receive it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You own the final document and can modify it as needed for your business.

However, if you need future updates or amendments drafted by a lawyer (for example, if GDPR requirements change or your business practices evolve), you can order a revision as a separate service.

Question 12

What happens after I receive my addendum?

Accepted Answer

After delivery:

• Review the addendum with your HR team
• Request any revisions needed (one round included)
• Finalize the document
• Add the addendum to your employment contracts for affected employees
• Have existing EU/UK employees sign the addendum
• Include the addendum in new hire documentation for EU/UK employees

We recommend consulting with your HR team or an employment lawyer about the rollout process, especially for existing employees.

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