Waht is “Data Access”?

Data Access The data in an HRIS is not restricted to just the HR department. This is
referred to as democratization where HR data is provided with direct access by those who
need it. Executives, finance, payroll, managers, hiring managers—there is a stakeholder
for just about every source of data. This type of access brings with it both legal and ethical
considerations, including the protection of employee private information and the 
dissemination of it. Creating restrictions on access to different portions of an HRIS is
imperative when considering the design and implementation.

Sharam Kohan
Sharam Kohan

Sharam Kohan is an organizational leadership professional with experience spanning employment law, human resources, and public service. He is currently an LL.M. degree candidate at UC Berkeley School of Law and previously served on Alameda County’s Human Relations Commission, advancing equity-focused community initiatives. He holds an Employment Law specialization from Temple University School of Law and is SHRM-certified.

Sharam is also a writer whose work explores the intersection of law and philosophy, including Judgment, a Priori Itself and Sartre’s Conception of Freedom. He comments on organizational dynamics and social issues, and supports Bay Area community organizations through philanthropy and volunteer service.

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