Discover how Great Place To Work ensures confidentiality and secure data handling in employee surveys trusted by the worldè檚 leading workplaces.
Key Takeaways
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Great Place To Work guarantees strict confidentiality and data security in every survey.
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Results are aggregated; no raw data is visible to leaders or managers.
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De-identification removes personal identifiers after survey closure.
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Encryption, secure storage, and strict access controls protect data.
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Trusted by the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For鈩� in Europe and thousands of global brands.
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Confidentiality builds trust, which drives better workplaces.
Why confidentiality matters for great workplaces
Confidentiality is the foundation of trust è� and trust is what transforms workplaces. When employees feel safe to share their experiences, leaders gain the insights they need to improve culture, boost engagement, and drive performance. Thatè檚 why every Great Place To Work survey is designed with confidentiality and de-identification at its core.
What we mean by confidentiality
In plain terms: when employees complete the survey, their individual responses are kept confidential.
That means:
- No one è� not leaders, managers, or survey admins è� gets access to raw individual data
- Responses are only reported in aggregate è� so what you see are themes and patterns, not names or verbatim responses tied to individuals.
This protects employees while giving you the insight you need.
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De-identification è� and why it has limits
We work hard to protect the identity of survey respondents or individual employees, but itè檚 important to understand its limits.
Our system prevents anyone è� including you è� from identifying individual employees through the survey data on its own. Thatè檚 why we only display results where five or more people have responded in any group or filter. Fewer than that? Youè檒l see a message saying the data isnè檛 available to protect confidentiality.
Despite these protective measures, we do not promise true confidentiality because someone could, for example, self-identify in their comments (e.g., è淎s the only llama wrangler...è�). We do remind employees upfront to avoid including identifying details.
Why you can trust Great Place To Work
- Global authority: For over three decades, weè檝e been the gold standard in workplace culture measurement.
- Proven track record: Trusted by Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe and thousands of organisations worldwide.
- Independent credibility: Our methodology and security practices meet or exceed industry standards for data privacy and confidentiality.
When companies partner with Great Place To Work, their leaders are choosing a provider that combines world-class expertise with uncompromising security, so you can confidently act on employee feedback without risking trust.
What this means for you è� and your people
- For you: Reliable, actionable insights without compromising privacy or compliance.
- For your people: The psychological safety they need to speak honestly, knowing their voices wonè檛 be singled out.
Thatè檚 how you build trust è� and get the kind of insights that truly help your culture thrive.
Confidentiality and communication support
Your employees might be nervous to participate or want more context. We have a to help prepare your messaging and communications for a successful survey launch. If you need more comprehensive information on our confidentiality measures, please request a full packet from your Customer Success Manager.
FAQs
1. Are employee survey responses truly confidential?
Yes. Responses are aggregated, and identifiers are removed before reporting.
2. Who can access raw survey data?
Only authorised Great Place To Work Consultants and Analysts under strict confidentiality protocols.
3. How does de-identification work?
We strip personal identifiers and enforce minimum response thresholds to prevent tracing data back to individuals.
4. What happens if a team has fewer than five responses?
Results are hidden to protect confidentiality.
5. How is survey data stored securely?
Data is encrypted and stored with strict access controls.
Ready to build trust and get actionable insights? Get in touch for a demo or to ask any questions you have around the Trust Index鈩� employee survey by Great Place To Work.
Last updated 23 March 2026
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