If you're hiring talent from the UK or the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to you. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a legal expert to stay compliant. Tech1M makes it easy.
Here’s what GDPR means for you as an employer, and what you need to do.
What is GDPR?
GDPR is a European data protection law that gives people control over how their personal data is used. This includes CVs, names, contact info, interview notes, and anything that can identify a person.
So, when you collect or view candidate data on Tech1M, you’re handling personal data and GDPR applies.
What You’re Responsible For
Using Tech1M already helps you stay compliant, but you also have a few responsibilities:
- Only view or download candidate data when you need it
- Don’t save CVs or profiles to your personal devices or third-party systems
- Avoid sharing candidate info outside your hiring team
- Delete or stop using data if a candidate requests it
- Only use candidate data for hiring purposes, not marketing or anything else
How Tech1M Helps You Stay GDPR-Compliant
We’ve built GDPR protections right into the platform, so you don’t need to worry about setup. Here's what Tech1M handles:
- Gets candidate consent before collecting any data
- Secures all data with encryption and limited access
- Automatically deletes or anonymizes data after it’s no longer needed
- Keeps audit logs in case a candidate requests their data history
- Gives candidates the right to access, correct, or delete their data, and we act on their request
You focus on hiring. We’ll handle the privacy controls.
Best Practices for You & Your Team
- Stick to the platform. Don’t move CVs or data off Tech1M unless necessary.
- Keep your job descriptions inclusive and unbiased.
- Use the built-in messaging and notes features instead of external tools.
- Educate your hiring team on why data privacy matters, especially during screening and interviews.
What If There's a Breach or Violation?
If something unusual happens, such as unauthorised access or misuse of data, Tech1M will alert you and guide you through the steps to resolve the issue. You can also reach out to us at any time at Support@tech1m.com.
Simple Takeaway
GDPR is about trust. When you use candidate data the right way, you build a better hiring experience, and Tech1M makes that easy from day one.