95. Information Technology Act and HR – Understanding HR’s Role in Technology Governance

#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, In this episode, Mandeep Singh sets the foundation for understanding why the Information Technology Act is not only an IT or cybersecurity topic, but also a core Human Resources responsibility. He explains how today’s workplace is fundamentally digital, built around emails, messaging platforms, HRMS, biometric attendance systems, surveillance tools, and electronic employee records. While these systems are often designed, implemented, and maintained by technology teams, Mandeep explains that their day‑to‑day use directly governs employee behaviour, conduct, discipline, and accountability. He highlights that most digital workplace systems primarily manage employees rather than customers, which naturally brings the HR function into the centre of technology governance. The discussion focuses on why HR policies, misconduct frameworks, standard operating procedures, and training programmes must reflect how these technologies are actually used by employees. The episode makes it clear that unless HR actively embeds technology governance into HR systems and practices, organisations risk inconsistency, behavioural gaps, and weak accountability in a digital workplace.