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[company name] Candidate Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [effective date]
This [company name] Candidate Privacy Policy explains what information we collect about you during the application or recruitment process for employment with [company name], as well as the purposes for which we collect and use that information.
For the purposes of this policy:
“Candidate” includes applicants and candidates who are part of the [company name] application or recruitment process; and
"Candidate Personal Information" refers to any information we collect about one of our Candidates during the application or recruitment process which could, alone or together with other information, personally identify them or otherwise be reasonably linked or connected with them.
This policy does not apply to the use of [company name] services, which are covered under our [company name] Privacy Statement [privacy statement link].
What Candidate Personal Information do we collect?
The Candidate Personal Information we collect, use, and maintain (or “process”) can include the following, but is not limited to:
Identification and contact information, including your name, email address, phone number, location, [company name] profile, and any other information you provide (such as referrals and references).
National identifiers, such as your citizenship status, residency and work permit status.
Employment and education history, such as your resume or CV, cover letter, details of how you heard about the position you are applying for, information about any previous employment at [company name] or affiliates of [company name], or other information you provide to us in support of an application and/or the application and recruitment process.
Professional or employment information, including your desired salary or terms related to benefits, willingness to relocate, other job preferences, interview details, reference information and/or information received from background checks (where applicable), and information from publicly available resources (such as your LinkedIn profile or website).
Sensitive or demographic information, such as your gender, medical or health information, veteran status, or your racial or ethnic origin.
How do we use the Candidate Personal Information we collect?
We use the Candidate Personal Information for the following purposes:
To assess your skills, qualifications and interests for employment opportunities with [company name];
To verify the information provided by you or others, including checking your references;
To communicate with you about your application and the recruitment process, including informing you of other potential employment opportunities at [company name];
If you were referred, to inform the referrer of the status of your application;
If you are offered a position, to prepare your offer letter and conduct a background check (to the extent permitted by applicable law);
If you are offered a position and where requested by you, to assist you with obtaining an immigration visa or work permit;
To comply with local laws, regulations, legal processes or enforceable government requests; and
To prepare and submit reports as required under local laws and regulations;
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a privacy policy specifically for the recruitment phase and is not a general customer privacy statement or a full employment contract. It contains specific provisions for background check verification, referral status updates, and the transition of data into an employee record upon hiring.
When should you use it?
Use this policy when collecting personal data from individuals applying for open roles to ensure compliance with data transparency requirements. Use a standard Privacy Statement instead for general website visitors or a Data Processing Agreement for relationships between data controllers and processors.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| What Candidate Personal Information do we collect? | What Candidate Personal Information do we collect? | Lists specific data categories including national identifiers, citizenship status, and sensitive demographic information such as racial or ethnic origin. |
| How do we use the Candidate Personal Information we collect? | How do we use the Candidate Personal Information we collect? | Permits the use of personal data to assess skills, conduct background checks, and assist with immigration visa or work permit applications. |
| How do we share your Candidate Personal Information? | How do we share your Candidate Personal Information? | Authorizes data sharing with affiliates and third-party vendors for purposes like safety, security, and compliance with court orders or subpoenas. |
| Your rights to your Candidate Personal Information | Your rights to your Candidate Personal Information | Grants Candidates rights to request access, correction, or deletion of data regardless of location, managed via a designated contact email. |
| How long do we retain your Candidate Personal Information? | How long do we retain your Candidate Personal Information? | Specifies that information is stored for a [time period] and requires subsequent consent for retention for future job opportunities. |
Who it's for
- an organization collecting resumes and background check data from prospective employees
- a company needing to disclose data processing practices for international job applicants
- a recruiter managing sensitive demographic information such as veteran status or medical history
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