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Privacy Policy
Why do we have a
privacy policy?
Workforce Direct is committed to privacy for
everyone who accesses the site. Under the
Data
Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we must comply
with certain regulations which are designed to
ensure that any data you provide to us is
processed with due care and attention.
What sort of data do we
collect?
Workforce Direct collects personal data about
you to help in the recruitment process. This
data consists of information such as your name,
address, e-mail address, work and education
history and your responses to and the results of
assessments administered through the site, plus
your nationality which we are required to
collect by law. We also collect information in
the aggregate to provide us with a better
understanding of the users of our website as a
group, but which does not contain personally
identifiable information.
Why do we process this
personal data?
We process this personal data as necessary to
aid the recruitment process. We may also use
data collected in the aggregate to help us to
understand our users as a group so that we can
provide you with a better service.
Why do we collect and
process sensitive personal data?
We collect and process sensitive personal data
only so far as is necessary to ensure we conform
with legal requirements, for example under the
equality of opportunity laws. By using this
website and by registering your details with us,
you consent to us collecting and processing
sensitive personal data supplied by you and
disclosing this information to prospective
employers and clients in connection with the
recruitment process.
Do we pass data to
third parties?
Where necessary we may pass data to third
parties that help us to process data and to
prospective or intended employers or customers
for the purpose of recruitment. We may also
share aggregate information with selected third
parties but we do not disclose individual names
or any identifying information.
How is this data
safeguarded?
The security of your data is extremely important
to us. Access to your personal data is only
provided to our staff and third parties who help
us to process data and, in order to help with
the recruitment process, to prospective
employers or customers.
How do we let you know if
our policy changes?
Any policy changes, either due to business
reasons or future changes in legislation, will
be posted on this page and, if substantial, may
be promoted on the website or through e-mail
notification.
What are 'cookies' and
why do we use them?
'Cookies' are ways of saving a small amount of
personal information. We use cookies to save
your user name and details about what type of
job you are looking for. This allows easy access
to our site, with recommendations that are
relevant to you. If your computer is shared by
other people, we advise that you select the
'Don't remember my details' option when you sign
out of your account. This will remove all
details from the cookie. If you would like more
information on 'cookies' please follow the link.
How do you remove your
name from the database?
Under the Employment Agencies Act,
workforcedirect.net is obliged to hold your data
for 12 months after it was last used. After 12
months of non-usage we will contact you and ask
you if you want to keep your details on our
database. If you do not indicate by signing in
to workforcedirect.net that you wish your
details to be retained on our database, we will
archive your account.
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of
information stored by us on your computer which
enable us to identify your computer when you
access this web site and to provide you with a
convenient means of access. The cookies we use
also protect the integrity of registered users
and passwords and limit access to certain
services. We also use cookies to collect
aggregate statistical information about the use
of our site.
You have the option
to decline or accept these cookies, but if you
decline you will not be able to access the
personalised areas of the site. This means you
will not be able to access your candidate
profile, register your CV or set up any jobs by
emails.
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Revised Juy 2007
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