The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force on May 25, 2018, affects everyone who collects and/or processes personal data. This also includes applicant data, which creates a clear need for action in recruiting.

The following types of personal data may be relevant in the recruiting process:

• Personal data (such as: name, address, date of birth, contact details, CV)
• Sensitive data (such as: racial & ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, biometric data, health data, data relating to sexual orientation)
• Criminal data (such as: criminal record certificate)

eRecruiter provides the necessary framework for GDPR-compliant collection and processing of applicant data while promoting a positive candidate journey:

• Personal applicant data can be automatically anonymized according to individual requirements (right to erasure / right to be forgotten)
• Data can be restored in the event of technical or physical incidents
• With the Self Service Zone of the premium applicant portal, candidates are given the opportunity to manage and edit their own data (right to rectification, right of access, right to data portability)
• By separating data protection information from the declaration of consent, a GDPR-compliant talent pool can be built (right to be informed about data collection, right to object, right to restriction of data processing)

Data protection at eRecruiter

For us at eRecruiter GmbH, it is a fundamental concern that the relationship with our customers and users of eRecruiter is characterized by mutual trust. To achieve this and to protect your rights and freedoms regarding your personal data, we implement appropriate technical and organizational security and protection measures.

Learn more about data protection settings in our eRecruiter Wiki for our Enterprise Edition and our GO Edition.