Privacy Policy

Our commitment to your privacy

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the safe processing of your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What data we collect

We may collect the following data:

  • your name, contact details, and address
  • employment history, qualifications, and supporting documents
  • references and right-to-work documentation
  • information related to your application performance like interview feedback
  • equal opportunity and diversity data

For roles requiring additional security, such as safeguarding, we may collect:

  • criminal record checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
  • occupational health information for roles requiring medical assessments
     

Why we collect your data

We collect and process your personal information to:

  • process your job application
  • perform pre-employment checks like right to work verification, character references
  • ensure compliance with employment laws
  • manage and improve our recruitment processes
     

How we use your data

We use your data to:

  • contact you about the recruitment process
  • verify your identity and eligibility for employment
  • monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment policies
     

Who we share your data with

Your personal data may be shared, where necessary, with:

  • HR teams and hiring managers for recruitment purposes
  • external partners, such as e-recruitment providers, DBS, and occupational health services
  • government agencies, where legally required for example fraud prevention

We ensure all third parties comply with GDPR standards and handle your data securely.
 

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • access and update your personal information
  • request the deletion of your data
  • object to the processing of your data where applicable
  • withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise these rights, send us an email at recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
 

Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. The system uses:

  • SSL encryption (https://) to secure data transfers.
  • Access controls to limit who can view and process your information.
     

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact us by:

  • Email: recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

  • Phone: 0208-921-8977

  • Address: Royal Borough of Greenwich, 3rd Floor, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ.

For further details, please review our HR Privacy Notice available online.