Why Recruitment Agencies Need Robust Policies
Recruitment agencies process significant volumes of personal data. ICO expects documented policies demonstrating GDPR compliance.
CVs, references, right-to-work documents, interview notes, assessment results — all requiring proper data protection policies.
Speculative applications, placement records, and unsuccessful candidate data all have different retention requirements.
Enterprise clients increasingly require evidence of GDPR compliance before awarding recruitment contracts.
Recruitment is a data-intensive sector. ICO expects documented policies and can issue significant fines for non-compliance.
Subject access requests, right to erasure, and data portability — candidates know their rights and expect compliance.
Documented policies provide the foundation for staff training on data handling and compliance procedures.
Policies for Recruitment Agencies
Generate comprehensive, UK-compliant policies tailored to recruitment operations.
GDPR Privacy Policy
Candidate data processing and rights
Data Retention Policy
Candidate records and placement data
Acceptable Use Policy
Staff IT and database access
Social Media Policy
LinkedIn sourcing and professional conduct
Complaints Policy
Candidate and client complaints handling
Equality & Diversity Policy
Fair recruitment and non-discrimination