Data Protection Policy

Data Protection Policy for CCH Solutions Limited trading as CCH Recruitment

1. Introduction:

CCH Recruitment is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Data Protection Policy outlines our commitment to ensuring that personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and with the utmost respect for individual rights.

2. Scope:

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third parties working on behalf of CCH Recruitment who have access to personal data.

3. Data Protection Principles:

CCH Recruitment adheres to the following data protection principles:

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
• Purpose limitation
• Data minimization
• Accuracy
• Storage limitation
• Integrity and confidentiality

4. Types of Personal Data Collected:

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact information (names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses)
• Professional information (CVs, resumes, work experience)
• Educational background
• References
• Interview notes and assessments
• Other relevant information for recruitment purposes

5. Purposes of Processing:

Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• Facilitating the recruitment process
• Assessing candidates' suitability for job opportunities
• Communicating with candidates
• Complying with legal obligations

6. Data Security:

CCH Recruitment employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data. This includes:

• Secure storage systems
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Data encryption where appropriate

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties:

Personal data may be shared with clients, references, and third-party service providers for the sole purpose of recruitment. All third parties are required to adhere to the same data protection standards.

8. Data Retention:

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Upon completion of the recruitment process, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Subject Rights:

Candidates and other individuals have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request erasure
• Object to processing
• Restrict processing
• Data portability

Requests related to these rights should be submitted to the Data Protection Officer.

10. Data Breach Response:

In the event of a data breach, CCH Recruitment will promptly investigate, mitigate, and report the breach to the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals as required by law.

11. Training and Awareness:

All employees and relevant stakeholders will be provided with training on data protection principles and their responsibilities under this policy.

12. Policy Review:

This policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure its continued relevance and compliance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Data Protection Officer:

For any inquiries or concerns related to data protection, please contact the Senior Management at enquiries@cchrecruitment.co.uk.

14. Compliance:

Failure to comply with this Data Protection Policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contractual relationship.

This Data Protection Policy is effective from 01.04.2023.