Data Protection Legislation

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Metis Recruit is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We have notified our activities to the Data Protection Commission as required by the law. Personal information will only be collected and processed in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Except as outlined in this policy or required by law, your personal data will not be provided to any third party without your prior written consent. Your data will be retained only as permitted by Irish and EU legislation, after which it will be securely destroyed.

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Personal Data

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Your personal data, held by Metis Recruit, includes information provided in your application, covering letters, emails, and other correspondence related to the recruitment process.

This may include:

• Application forms and attached documents.

• Content of emails, letters, and recorded telephone calls.

• A complete 6-year employment/education history.

• Information received from other organisations, such as credit reference agencies or fraud prevention agencies.

• Information received from referees.

 

Certain personal information may be defined as 'sensitive,' and if requested, we will ask for your explicit consent before processing such information.

 

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Submitting Your Personal Data

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By submitting your personal data and application, you:

• Confirm that you have read, understood, and accept the statements in this Privacy Notice.

• Declare that the information in your application is complete and accurate.

• Understand that deliberate omissions or incorrect statements may result in rejection or termination of employment.

• Give consent to Metis Recruit to process the information for the recruitment process.

 

 

How We Handle Your Personal Data

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During the recruitment process, we may contact you using the provided contact details. We reserve the right to research public comments and opinions on social media platforms.

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Personal data will only be processed for recruitment/selection purposes and for subsequent employment/placement. If successful, your data will be held for the duration of your employment and for a reasonable period after termination.

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In the case of an unsuccessful application, personal information will be held for 1 year.

 

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Sharing Your Personal Data

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We may share personal information with group companies, suppliers, and subcontractors for administrative activities related to employment.

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We may disclose your information to government bodies for legal compliance, to credit reference agencies for checks, and to fraud prevention databases if necessary.

 

 

Online Information

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While you can visit our website without identifying yourself, cookies are used to store information on your computer for a better browsing experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

 

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Access to Your Personal Data

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You have the right of access to your personal data. To request a copy of your information or correct inaccuracies, contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Data Protection Officer
Metis RecruitMetis Business Centre,

Clonmel House,

Forster Way,

Townparks,

Swords,

Co. Dublin,

K67 F2K3

 

 

Queries

For queries regarding the storage, processing, or retention of your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the above address.