I live in the EU and the company I work at has been bought out by an american company. They now want me to sign a document that lets them transfer my personal data from my employer to the USA. They want my Name, full address and birthday. It says that they need this for some “compliance regulation” which includes the prevention of terrorism (the ol’ classic). I feel uncomfortable giving them “explicit permission” to share this data even if it is done under “highest possible security measures” which, if they are not possible, might as well be none. I just started my apprenticeship, so they could fire me without providing a reason if I do not sign. Any help is well appreciated.

  • dizzy@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    11 months ago

    It’s pretty normal for the company you work for to have your name, address and DOB.

    I’m all for protecting your privacy and online anonymity to the max but when it’s literally the company you work for that need the most basic information, which they do need for a variety of reasons to keep you employed, that’s a little too far IMO.

      • NightDice@feddit.deEnglish
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        11 months ago

        I think you’re reading too much into this. They are likely legally required to hand over a list of their employees to the US government. Like, if sou really don’t want them to do that, your only other option is quitting on the spot (or refusing and being let go, in case that makes a difference for things like unemployment benefits in your country).

      • WhiteHotaru@feddit.deEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Tax and social security is US government too. These are basic dates, that every employer needs. In Germany the data your employer needs is:

        • medical insurance company
        • birthdates of your children
        • marriage status
        • your birthdate
        • social security number
        • tax id