Workplace privacy requirements are evolving rapidly as organizations face expanding regulations around AI in the workplace, employee data, monitoring technologies, and biometrics. New state privacy laws, increasing scrutiny of automated employment decision technologies, and growing enforcement and litigation have made employee privacy and AI impacts and risks a critical business and compliance priority.

The Hintze Workplace Privacy Group helps organizations turn complex workplace privacy, cybersecurity, and AI requirements into practical, business-focused strategies. Drawing on the experience of former in-house counsel and technologists, we work alongside legal, human resources, compliance, and leadership teams to develop privacy programs that support compliance, strengthen employee trust, and adapt to evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

Our Capabilities

Employee AI & Privacy Notices & Policies

Hintze develops and implements employee and applicant privacy notices, workplace privacy policies, and employee monitoring policies designed to align with evolving legal requirements and organizational practices.

Employee and Applicant Data Cybersecurity & Incident Response

Helping organizations protect employee and applicant information, Hintze advises on cybersecurity governance and incident response planning. The firm also guides clients responding to security incidents involving workforce data while helping strengthen long-term security programs.

Data Retention & Information Governance

Hintze develops policies regarding personal data retention and deletion, along with operational processes, that help organizations manage employee information throughout its lifecycle while supporting compliance and efficient data governance.

Employee Data Requests

Supporting organizations in meeting employee privacy obligations, Hintze establishes processes for receiving, evaluating, and responding to employee and applicant requests to access, correct, and delete personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and exceptions.

Risk Assessments

Through workplace AI, privacy, and data protection risk assessments, Hintze helps organizations identify legal, operational, and compliance risks while implementing practical, risk-based solutions tailored to their business objectives.

Sensitive Workforce Data

Hintze advises organizations on the collection and use of sensitive employee information, including biometric, health, and location data, background checks, and employee monitoring technologies.

AI & Automated Decision-Making Technologies

As AI and machine learning continue to shape the workplace, Hintze counsels organizations on AI, privacy, data protection, and governance considerations surrounding automated decision-making technologies used throughout the employment lifecycle.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs

Hintze advises organizations on privacy considerations associated with employee and applicant diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, helping integrate privacy into workforce programs and data practices.

Data Protection Agreements

Drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and other contractual arrangements, Hintze helps organizations address privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection requirements with vendors, service providers, and business partners, including employee benefits providers.