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Recruitment Agencies: Fix GDPR Compliance in 10 Minutes

ICO fines reach £745K for recruitment data breaches. Stop violations instantly with this 10-minute GDPR compliance audit that prevents candidate data penalties.

Executive Summary: 10-Minute GDPR Compliance Audit

1

Audit Document Storage

Check if CVs are encrypted at rest. Unencrypted candidate files = instant GDPR violation.

2

Review Access Controls

Who can access candidate data? Every unnecessary person = data protection breach risk.

3

Implement Secure Sharing

Stop emailing CVs. Use encrypted sharing with automatic deletion after client viewing.

Time Investment: 10 minutes to audit • Fine Prevention: Up to £745K saved • Compliance Rate: 99% after fixes

Critical GDPR Violations in Recruitment

Instant Fine Triggers (Fix These Now)

High-Risk Practices:

  • • Emailing CVs unencrypted
  • • Storing files on shared drives
  • • No candidate consent records
  • • Indefinite data retention

ICO Fine Examples:

  • • £98K: CV data breach at agency
  • • £275K: Excessive candidate profiling
  • • £372K: Insecure document sharing
  • • Up to £745K total penalties

The 10-Minute Compliance Fix

Compliance Checklist (Complete in 10 minutes)

1. Stop emailing CVs immediately

Switch to encrypted sharing links that auto-delete after viewing

2. Audit who can access candidate data

Remove access for non-essential staff immediately

3. Set data deletion schedules

Delete unsuccessful candidates after 6 months, successful after 1 year

4. Document candidate consent

Record when and how candidates agreed to data processing

Emergency GDPR Response

If ICO Contacts You (Act within 72 hours)

  1. 1. Stop all unsecured document sharing immediately
  2. 2. Audit all candidate data access and usage
  3. 3. Document your GDPR compliance measures
  4. 4. Engage legal counsel specializing in data protection

Never Risk Another GDPR Fine

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