At Source Supply Teachers Ltd, we are committed to providing quality services and protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we manage your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

 Overview of GDPR Compliance 

The GDPR, which replaced the Data Protection Act 1998, aims to protect and empower the data privacy rights of all citizens. It reshapes how organisations approach data privacy, ensuring personal data remains private and secure. Individuals have several rights under the GDPR, including access to their data and the ability to correct errors. 

 Scope of this Policy 

This policy applies to individuals using our recruitment services or looking for work with Source Supply Teachers Ltd. It also applies to individuals working with third parties with whom we do business. 

 Section 1: Personal Data We Collect 

We collect and process personal data necessary to provide recruitment services. The personal data we collect includes, but is not limited to: 

·    Personal details: Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth 

·   Work information: Job history, qualifications, skills, references, bank details, national insurance, and tax info 

·   Other data: Right to work, passport, next of kin, and family details, hobbies, sensitive health records 

·   Sources of personal data: CV, job applications, client or candidate referrals, online job sites, social media, and public domain 

When we obtain your data from third parties like job boards, we will inform you of the source on our first contact with you. 

 Section 2: Purpose of Data Processing 

We process your personal data for various reasons, including: 

·   Recruitment services: Collecting data to assess suitability for roles, notify you of job opportunities and engage with clients on your behalf 

·   Compliance: Meeting legal obligations under employment laws and other regulations, such as verifying identity, maintaining records and reporting to authorities 

·   Legitimate interests: Retaining records for compliance, defending legal claims and improving services 

·   Marketing and communications: Using data to assess opportunities and market our services 

·   Data security: Backup and system restoration 

 Section 3: Sensitive Personal Data 

We request that you refrain from sharing sensitive personal data unless it is necessary. Sensitive data includes information related to health, political views, religious beliefs and sexual orientation. If such data is provided, we will use it only for the purposes of providing our services and meeting legal or employment obligations.

 Section 4: Data Sharing 

We will not share your personal data unless required by law or for the provision of our recruitment services. We may share your data with: 

·       Clients: To facilitate recruitment 

·       Regulatory bodies: As required by law or regulation 

·       Service providers: Including payroll, IT support, background checks and legal advisers 

 Section 5: Transfer of Data Outside the EEA 

We may transfer data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), in compliance with the GDPR. Appropriate safeguards will be put in place for such transfers. 

 Section 6: Data Security and Retention 

We take reasonable steps to secure your personal data. It will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil our legal obligations and legitimate business interests, typically up to 6 years after the last service or engagement. 

 Section 7: Your Rights 

You have several rights regarding your personal data: 

·       Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you 

·       Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data 

·       Erasure: Request the deletion of data if processing is unjustified 

·       Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests 

·       Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent at any time 

·       Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider 

·       Automated decisions: Object to decisions made solely through automated processing 

To exercise these rights, please contact us :  admin@sourcesupply.co.uk

 Section 8: Complaints 

If you have any complaints regarding our service, please contact our Manager, Chris Martin on 07956 062657.