The Bullen Healthcare Group Limited Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Introduction

The Bullen Healthcare Group Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy of its employees; past, present and future. This notice outlines the manner in which we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you apply for employment with Bullen.

Data Collection

We may collect the following personal information about you:

  • Personal Details: Full name, contact information, date of birth, nationality, etc.
  • Employment History: Previous job titles, experience, and salary information.
  • Education: Educational qualifications, degrees, and certificates.
  • References: Names and contact information of references.
  • Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Information to monitor our equal opportunities compliance (e.g., ethnicity, gender, disability).
  • Other Information: Any other information you provide in your application, such as a cover letter or CV.

Data Processing Purposes

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Recruitment: Assessing your suitability for the position you have applied for and managing the recruitment process.
  • Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Ensuring compliance with equal opportunities legislation and promoting diversity.
  • Communication: Contacting you regarding your application, including interviews, assessments, and feedback.
  • Data Retention: Retaining your information for a reasonable period after the recruitment process is complete, in case you apply for future positions or for legal or compliance purposes.

Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

Third-party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with the recruitment process, such as recruitment agencies or online application platforms.

Internal Employees: Your information may be shared with relevant employees within our organisation, such as HR personnel and hiring managers.

Legal Authorities: We may be required to share your information with law enforcement agencies or other authorities.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another organisation in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us by emailing hr@bullens.com or writing to us at:

HR Manager

Glacier Buildings,

Brunswick Business Park,

Harrington Rd,

Liverpool L3 4BH

 

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

  • Using secure encryption to protect your data in transit and at rest.
  • Restricting access to your personal data to authorised employees only.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security policies and procedures.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We will also retain your personal data as required by law or regulation.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this notice or our privacy practices, please contact us by emailing hr@bullens.com or writing to us at:

HR Manager

Glacier Buildings,

Brunswick Business Park,

Harrington Rd,

Liverpool L3 4BH

 

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. Please see address and contact details for the ICO below.

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113  Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Date: 4 October 2024