Candidate Privacy Notice
Introduction
At Elite Sourcing, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data throughout the recruitment process and in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
Who We Are
Elite Sourcing is an independent recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract recruitment services to clients across a range of industries.
For any questions relating to this notice or your personal data, please contact:
Email: jodie@elite-sourcing.co.uk
What Information Do We Collect?
As part of our recruitment services, we may collect and process the following information:
Personal Information
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Name
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Address
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Telephone number
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Email address
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Date of birth (where required)
Employment Information
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CV and employment history
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Qualifications and certifications
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Professional memberships
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Salary and benefits information
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Employment preferences and availability
Compliance Information
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Right to work documentation
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Passport or identification documents
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Visa information (where applicable)
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Proof of address
Recruitment Process Information
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Interview notes
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Screening information
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Candidate assessments
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References (where applicable)
How We Collect Your Information
We may collect your information through:
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Direct applications
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CV submissions
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Job boards
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LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms
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Referrals
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Conversations by telephone, email, video call or in person
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Information provided by referees
How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information to:
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Assess your suitability for employment opportunities
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Match you with relevant vacancies
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Contact you regarding current and future opportunities
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Arrange interviews
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Verify your identity and right to work
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Obtain references where appropriate
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Maintain recruitment records
Sharing Your Information
Your personal information will only be shared with prospective employers with your knowledge and consent.
We may also share information where necessary with:
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Reference providers
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Professional advisers
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Regulatory bodies and government authorities where legally required
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide recruitment services and comply with our legal obligations.
Where appropriate, we may retain candidate records for future opportunities unless you request otherwise.
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Access to candidate information is restricted to those who require it for legitimate recruitment purposes.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and data protection legislation, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict processing of your information
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Object to processing in certain circumstances
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Request transfer of your data where applicable
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Withdraw consent at any time
Updating Your Information
We encourage candidates to keep their information up to date to ensure we can provide the most relevant opportunities and recruitment support.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Candidate Privacy Notice or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact:
Elite Sourcing
Email: jodie@elite-sourcing.co.uk
If you remain dissatisfied with how your information has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.