![]() ![]() Even though their fears may be justified with its hefty, non-compliance fines, GDPR will undeniably bring candidate privacy and the candidate experience to a whole new level - a game changer for personal data processing. Many in the recruitment industry fear that this coming regulation will disrupt candidate data collection and management. Failing to comply could result in severe penalties of up to 4 percent of worldwide turnover. It is mandatory for organizations that are processing the personal data of EU residents across the globe. In simpler terms, it means that it will now be unlawful to use an EU citizen’s data without his or her explicit consent. This regulation is aimed at empowering EU citizens regarding their personal data through tighter regulations. It also provides a harmonization of the data protection regulations throughout the EU, thereby making it easier for American companies to comply. Most importantly, it aims at changing the way organizations operating in the EU, or those collecting personal data from the EU’s citizens, approach data privacy. ![]() It has the purpose of reconciling country-specific and sometimes conflicting European data privacy laws. GDPR was designed as a replacement for the current Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. Of course, even non-EU-based companies will still have to comply. It will affect all companies that deal with personal data - recruiters especially. ![]() Starting May 25, 2018, the EU will enforce a set of regulations designed to protect European citizens’ personal data. One thing is certain: When it goes into effect, the GDPR is going to be the biggest shakeup in the history of online privacy regulations. If you’re a recruiter or involved in talent acquisition, you need to be concerned about the GDPR, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. They are based on the things I learned about the GDPR and are solely for informational purposes. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, so this article and the opinions expressed herein are solely mine. ![]()
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