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Let’s suppose an unsuccessful job applicant has demanded to know all about the person you’ve hired for the role - they want to see how the two of them “compare on paper”. Are they legally entitled to
this information?
Published 01.06.2012
If you want some background information on a potential job candidate, Facebook can be a very revealing source. But according to some legal experts, this type of online search could breach data
protection laws. Is this right?
Published 22.09.2010
A second interview can help you make a decision when there are several strong candidates. Alternatively, it can provide reassurance where your mind is already made up. What two questions should be
put to all second interviewees?
Published 25.11.2021
During a recruitment exercise you’ll probably gather personal data from a variety of sources, e.g. application forms, CVs and interview notes. How long should you retain this information for and what
else must you always do?
Published 15.05.2023
When rejecting an unsuccessful job applicant, you know not to act in a discriminatory manner. But one employer has recently come up with a novel reason to turn a potential employee down. Why could
this move be unwise?
Published 08.09.2010
Staff who have access to your clients’ personal data may be tempted to sell or pass it onto a competitor. However, as one employee has just found out, this amounts to a criminal offence. What should
all employees know?
Published 21.12.2016
The Information Commissioner’s Office has prosecuted an employee who unlawfully removed the personal data of 100 clients. The facts of the case highlight a common misconception, what is it?
Published 22.10.2014
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