The Candidate Privacy Policy establishes a comprehensive framework for the lawful collection, processing, storage, and protection of candidates' personal information throughout the recruitment process. It outlines the Company's obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the principles governing responsible data processing, and the rights afforded to candidates regarding their personal information. The policy also defines information security measures, operational controls, consent requirements, and data management practices to ensure candidate information is handled transparently, securely, and in compliance with South African privacy legislation.

What's Included

1. Introduction

• Purpose of the policy
• Protection of candidate personal information
• POPIA compliance
• Company commitment to data privacy

2. Scope

• Individuals covered by the policy
• Responsibilities of employees and service providers
• Application throughout the recruitment process

3. Policy Principles

• Accountability
• Processing Limitation
• Specific Purpose
• Limitation on Further Processing
• Information Quality
• Transparency and Openness
• Security Safeguards
• Participation of Individuals

4. Operational Considerations

• Policy monitoring
• Roles and responsibilities
• Staff training
• Information security controls
• Standard operating procedures
• Data backup and incident management

5. Information for Candidates

• Candidate consent
• Collection and use of personal information
• CV and application handling
• Candidate declarations
• Future employment opportunities

6. Candidate Rights

• Right to access personal information
• Right to correct or update information
• Right to withdraw consent
• Data privacy protections under POPIA