GDPR Compliance Software for Workforce Monitoring
Collect only what’s necessary, control who can see it, and document every decision, privacy-first, from the first deployment.
- Scope monitoring by user, device, activity, or working hours
- Visibility without over-collection
- Built-in DLP controls.
4.8/5 avg. Trusted by 100,000+ professionals in 55 countries
*No credit card required · Deploy in minutes · Cloud or on-premise
Over 700 leading government agencies, healthcare organizations, and professional services firms already use CurrentWare.
GDPR Compliance with CurrentWare
Supporting Privacy, Security, and Accountability in Workforce Monitoring
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs how personal data is processed in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA).
GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the EU/EEA in the circumstances set out by the Regulation, including certain organizations established outside the EU.
For organizations that monitor workforce activity, GDPR introduces strict requirements around lawful basis, transparency, proportionality, data minimisation, and security.
CurrentWare provides tools that can support elements of an organization’s privacy, security, and data governance programme. However, GDPR compliance depends on how the software is configured, the organization’s lawful basis for processing, and its broader governance framework.
How CurrentWare Supports GDPR Aligned Practices
CurrentWare enables organizations to implement controls that align with GDPR principles, particularly around accountability, security, and data governance.
Visibility and Accountability
CurrentWare provides visibility into workforce activity across endpoints, helping organizations:
- Maintain audit trails of user activity
- Support internal accountability and oversight
- Investigate policy violations or security incidents
This visibility can assist organizations in meeting GDPR accountability requirements under Articles 5(2) and 24, when implemented appropriately.
Data Minimisation and Configurability
CurrentWare empowers you to champion Data Protection by Default. Upon deployment, you can configure your baseline settings to ensure only strictly necessary data is collected from the outset. CurrentWare empowers you to champion Data Protection by Default. Upon deployment, you can configure:
- Monitor only specific users, devices, or activities
- Restrict monitoring to defined working hours
- Limit the categories of data collected
- Configure retention policies for activity logs
These controls enable organizations to align monitoring practices with the GDPR principles of necessity and proportionality.
Access Controls and Data Protection
CurrentWare supports appropriate, risk-based technical and organizational measures aligned with GDPR Article 32 concepts, including:
- Role based access controls
- Secure storage of activity data
- Controlled access to monitoring records
- Logging and auditability of administrative actions
These capabilities help organizations reduce the risk of unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure of personal data.
Remote and Hybrid Workforce Governance
For organizations managing distributed teams, CurrentWare provides visibility into remote and hybrid workforce activity.
When used responsibly with robust data minimization, this can support:
- Consistent policy enforcement across locations
- Detection of risky or non-compliant behaviours
- Centralised oversight of workforce operations
All monitoring must be implemented in accordance with applicable employment and privacy laws in the relevant jurisdiction.
Monitoring and Privacy Considerations
CurrentWare includes monitoring capabilities that must be deployed with careful governance.
Lawful and Proportionate Monitoring
Organisations using monitoring tools must ensure that processing is:
Based on a valid lawful basis(such as legitimate interests
Note: “employee consent” is generally invalid due to the employer-employee power imbalance
- Transparent to employees and users
- Necessary for a clearly defined purpose
- Proportionate to the risk or objective
- Limited to the minimum data required
Governed by defined retention and access policies
Failure to meet these requirements may result in non-compliance, regardless of the technology used.
Screenshot Monitoring (Controlled Use)
CurrentWare offers screenshot monitoring as an optional feature.
This capability should be used only in limited, justified scenarios, such as:
- Security investigations
- High risk environments
- Incident response situations
It should not be deployed as a default monitoring control.
Where screenshot monitoring is considered, organizations should:
- Conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) where required
- Define strict access controls and retention limits
- Clearly document purpose and necessity
- Ensure transparency with affected individuals
Incident Response and Breach Assessment
In the event of a suspected incident, CurrentWare can support:
- Activity review and investigation
- Timeline reconstruction of user actions
- Documentation of relevant system and user activity
- Identification of potential data exposure
These capabilities can assist organizations in:
- Assessing the nature and scope of an incident
- Determining potential impact on individuals
- Supporting internal documentation and reporting processes
- Informing decisions regarding notification or response obligations
Organizations remain responsible for meeting GDPR breach notification requirements under Articles 33 and 34.
Organizational Measures Required for GDPR Compliance
Technology alone is not sufficient for GDPR compliance.
Organizations must also implement appropriate organizational measures, including:
- Privacy notices and employee disclosures
- Lawful basis assessment and documentation (e.g. Legitimate Interest Assessment)
- Data retention schedules and deletion policies
- Data subject rights handling processes (access, erasure, rectification, etc.)
- Contracts with processors and third parties
- International data transfer safeguards (where applicable)
- Internal governance, policies, and training
- Records of processing activities (ROPA)
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), where required
CurrentWare can support these efforts but does not replace them.
Important Disclaimer
CurrentWare can support elements of an organization’s privacy, security, and data governance programme.
However, the use of CurrentWare does not, by itself, ensure GDPR compliance.
Compliance depends on:
- The organization’s lawful basis for processing
- How the software is configured and used
- Transparency and communication with employees
- Internal governance, policies, and controls
- Jurisdiction specific employment and privacy laws
Organizations should consult legal and compliance professionals to ensure their implementation aligns with applicable regulations.
Conclusion
GDPR requires organizations to balance operational visibility with individual privacy rights.
CurrentWare provides tools that enable organizations to:
- Improve visibility into workforce activity
- Strengthen security and access controls
- Support incident investigation and accountability
- Align monitoring practices with risk-based governance
When combined with appropriate legal, organisational, and technical measures, these capabilities can form part of a responsible and compliant workforce monitoring strategy.
Solutions That Work Across Industries
Tailored controls that help you meet industry standards, boost efficiency, and protect sensitive data across remote and in-office teams.
Healthcare
HIPAA-ready controls to protect PHI with USB management and insider-threat visibility.
Government
Cybersecurity and policy enforcement aligned to NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
Legal Services
Keep client data protected, billable hours productive, and software costs in check.
Manufacturing
Productivity monitoring and internet visibility for both the shop floor and back office.
Financial Services
Enforce access policies and protect sensitive financial data with audit-ready trails.
Schools & Libraries
CIPA-compliant web filtering to qualify for E-Rate and keep students safe online.
Small Business Employee Productivity
Track unproductive web browsing and idle time to detect time-wasting
Built to Support Your Compliance Program
Discover how organizations use CurrentWare to improve visibility, strengthen compliance efforts, and manage employee activity more effectively.
- Learn More
CMMC
Endpoint Restriction to Protect CUI & FCI
- Learn More
NIST 800-171/53
Protect Controlled Unclassified Information
- Learn More
ISO 27001
Increase the Maturity of Your ISO27K ISMS
- Learn More
HIPAA
HIPAA protects sensitive patient data
- Learn More
Cyber Essentials
Critical Security Controls For Your Assessment
- Learn More
GDPR
EU’s data protection and privacy law
- Learn More
NERC CIP
Protect TCAs & BCSI From Insider Threats
- Learn More
CIPA for Education
Qualify for the FCC’s E-Rate Program
Pick & Plug Into Your Existing Stack
CurrentWare works alongside the identity, security, and directory tools you already use, including support for SAML, OIDC, and CEF standards. Cloud connectors are on the way.
- Tested & supported
- Generic standards (SAML, OIDC, CEF)
- On the roadmap (Cloud)
