Employee Data: What ROI & NI Employers Must Collect, Keep, and Delete
Published on: 04/06/2026
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Crystel Robbin Rynne CEO, HRLocker
Crystel Robbin Rynne CEO, HRLocker
Crysteel HR Locker

Crystel Robbins Rynne is CEO of HRLocker, Ireland's leading HR software platform, trusted by over 100,000 users across 55 countries. With more than a decade at HRLocker, Crystel has led the company through significant growth and expansion across Ireland and the UK.

A passionate advocate for HR compliance and employee experience, Crystel is a regular speaker and commentator on employment law, data protection, and people management. She has particular expertise in helping SMEs navigate the practical realities of GDPR, data retention, and compliance.

Crystel holds a BA in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Limerick, a Master's from NUI Galway, and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Selling from TU Dublin. She sits on the Appraisals Committee for Guaranteed Irish and was shortlisted for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025.

Julie Holmes Knowledge Partner, Legal Island
Julie Holmes Knowledge Partner, Legal Island
Julie holmes
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Julie Holmes is an HR Professional who joined the Knowledge team at Legal Island in June 2022.  Using her extensive experience in Human Resources and L&D to help organisations attain key strategic objectives, Julie enjoyed the challenges of working across a range of sectors.  She is an Associate Member of the CIPD. In her spare time, Julie is an enthusiastic gardener and member of the Irish Garden Plant Society.  She is also a fan of scary movies (the parts she sees from behind a cushion anyway!)

HR teams in NI and ROI are facing rapid changes around what employee information can be gathered, stored and kept. This free webinar is designed to guide you through what’s required and what to avoid.

Julie Holmes from Legal Islandis joined by Crystel Robbins Rynne, CEO of HRLocker, for a focused 45‑minute session that walks you through the full employee journey, from job ads to post‑employment. With Crystel’s background as both a CEO and a senior HR leader, you’ll get real‑world insight into what you can collect, what you shouldn’t keep, and how long each record can stay on file.

We cover:

✔ What you must record

✔ What you should avoid keeping

✔ How long each item can stay on file

You will receive two handy takeaway documents:
• An NI/ROI split retention schedule
• A simple checklist you can use straight away

Perfect for anyone handling employee information in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 04/06/2026
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