Privacy Policy for Job Applicants

This privacy notice describes how Worker in Finland processes the personal data of individuals applying for employment.

**1. Controller**
[Company name]
[Address]
[Email]
[Phone number]

**2. Contact for Privacy Matters**
If you have questions about your data, please contact: [Name or “privacy team”] – [email address]

**3. Purpose of Processing**
We process your personal data for the purpose of recruitment and evaluating your suitability for employment with our company.

**4. Legal Basis**
Your personal data is processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in finding and hiring qualified personnel.

**5. Categories of Personal Data**
– Name, contact details, CV, cover letter
– Education and work history
– References, interview notes, assessments (if applicable)

**6. Data Recipients**
We may share your data with:
– HR and recruitment staff
– External recruitment partners or service providers (if applicable)
All recipients are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

**7. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA**
We do not transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA. If such transfer occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

**8. Data Retention**
Your data is retained for a maximum of 12 months after the recruitment process ends unless you give permission to keep it longer for future openings.

**9. Your Rights**
You have the right to:
– Access your data
– Request correction or deletion
– Restrict or object to processing
– Withdraw your consent at any time
– File a complaint with the data protection authority (in Finland: tietosuojavaltuutettu)

**10. Consent Withdrawal**
If you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact: [email address]

**11. Supervisory Authority**
In Finland:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
www.tietosuoja.fi