Recruitment Privacy Notice

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Recruitment Privacy Notice
Last updated
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Introduction

Recruitment advertising for our vacant posts within the council or schools is undertaken through our e-Recruitment system. We process recruitment adverts on behalf of the council and schools, using the system to attract qualified individuals for vacant positions. Schools manage their own recruitment process, at the screening and selection stages.

What personal information we collect

We collect personal information to make sure that we can carry out our work. The personal information we collect includes:

  • Name
  • Age and date of birth
  • Email address
  • Address
  • Gender
  • Telephone number
  • Marital status
  • National Insurance number
  • Employment details
  • Criminal and offending data
  • Sexuality
  • Religion
  • Ethnicity
  • Attainment and educational data
  • Memberships
Who we collect personal information about

When we collect personal information it may be about:

  • Applicants
  • Referees
  • Business owners
  • Employees
How we use personal information

We use your personal information to:

  • Maintain accounts and records
  • Support and manage employees
  • Aid corporate administration
  • Provide and manage employment opportunities
  • Process applications and appeals
Why we use your personal information

We are allowed to process personal and sensitive data for the following reasons under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Articles and the Data Protection Act:

  • The consent of the individual
  • Legitimate interest
Who we share your personal information with

We collect information from and disclose information to individuals and organisations that can support our work including:

  • Courts and tribunals
  • Council departments
  • Employers
  • Partner agencies
  • Service providers
Automated decision about your personal information
This service doesn't make any decisions using computers or programmes that don't involve a human being when using your personal information.
How long we keep your personal information
We can keep your personal information gathered as part of this process for a minimum of one year from when your recruitment was finalised, or for as long as is necessary.
Transferring personal information beyond the EEA
This service doesn't transfer your information outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

We do not routinely share data with any organisation outside the UK, but our website is available across the internet and we communicate with applicants and stakeholders wherever they are.
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