compliance-and-data
GDPR checklist for recruiters
Orla Hodnett
HireHive
Orla Hodnett
HireHive
Orla Hodnett
HireHive
Orla Hodnett
HireHive
With the range of changes that GDPR brings about, it can be hard to focus your attention. HireHive is GDPR compliant recruiting software so we put together a quick GDPR checklist for recruiters, to help you make the necessary changes to your recruiting strategy.
The European Union’s GDPR (general data protection regulations) mean big changes in the recruiting industry. The way candidates’ data is handled and held will change significantly. Here is a quick GDPR checklist of things you should be aware of and how your recruiting software can help:
You probably already have a clear set of rules on how your team handles data, but with the upcoming change this may need to be updated. Take the time now to review and ensure you're still in line with regulation. Burden of responsibility lays largely with the data holders now, so know your responsibilities.
Before you reach the GDPR deadline, take time to assess your current situation. You might be largely compliant right now, but you might be a few small changes away from full compliance. The recruiting industry requires specific change so do a quick audit of your practises.
This one is very significant in recruiting, but also easy to manage if you use recruiting software. Only those who have permission to view the data can view the data so you need to enforce those limitations. Recruiting tools like HireHive allow you to easily grant and withdraw permissions from your team.
Have you got a means of contacting any candidates about a data breach? The GDPR requires you to inform the subject of the data of any breach within 72 hours of the incident. For this reason you need to ensure you have a policy or strategy in place, should this arise.
Has someone been appointed as the data protection lead on your team? It may help to put someone in charge of training, devising new strategies and implementing new policies.
Your means of gathering and retaining data may have to change. You should review existing and devise new procedures ahead of the implementation of the GDPR. This, along with training, will help your team address these new regulations.
If you're unclear on any aspect of the new regulations, it may be best to check in with the experts. Check with your lawyer or a data protection authority so that you're completely clear on what is expected of you and your organisation.
Retaining any data securely is essential. As stated already, you now have a duty to inform data subjects of any breaches. Data should be encrypted, so that it is securely stored for the duration of time you have been permitted to hold it. GDPR compliant recruiting software can help with this.
The rights of the individual have been greatly strengthened by this new regulation. Ensure that you have the correct permissions from any candidate and that you are using their data in the way they permitted.
See how HireHive is helping customers become GDPR ready
“HireHive makes the team a lot more productive. We’d be lost without it. Team Leaders can do it all themselves if needed or jump in at the right time and know exactly where everything is and what’s happening.”
Hilary Dempsey Head of HR at Life Credit union
