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What is 'data privacy' in SAP PA-PA - Personnel Administration?


data privacy - Overview

  • Component: PA-PA

  • Component Name: Personnel Administration

  • Description: Protecting an individual from having his or her personal data abused. Data privacy in enterprises means taking appropriate measures to adhere to data privacy guidelines and legal regulations. For example, this includes destroying personal data as soon as the retention period has been reached, or encrypting personal data to prevent identity theft.


data privacy - Details


  • Key Concepts: Data privacy is a concept that refers to the protection of personal data from unauthorized access or use. In the context of SAP, data privacy is a feature of the Personnel Administration (PA-PA) component that ensures that employee data is kept secure and confidential.
    How to use it: The PA-PA component of SAP provides users with a range of tools to ensure data privacy. These include the ability to set up user access rights, restrict access to certain areas of the system, and encrypt sensitive data. Additionally, users can set up audit trails to track any changes made to employee data.
    Tips & Tricks: When setting up user access rights, it is important to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive employee data. Additionally, it is important to regularly review user access rights and update them as needed.
    Related Information: For more information on data privacy in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are a number of third-party resources available that provide further information on how to best protect employee data in SAP.

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