Document background
The Applicant Privacy Notice serves as a fundamental document in the recruitment process, required under both EU GDPR and Irish data protection law. It must be provided to job applicants at the point of data collection, typically when they submit their application. The document ensures transparency in data processing activities and helps organizations demonstrate compliance with their data protection obligations. It covers essential information such as data collection purposes, retention periods, sharing practices, and applicant rights. Under Irish jurisdiction, the notice must align with the Data Protection Act 2018 and guidance from the Irish Data Protection Commission, while also satisfying broader EU GDPR requirements. Organizations should implement this notice before beginning any recruitment activities and update it regularly to reflect changes in their processing practices or relevant legislation.
