Privacy Policy
Introduction
Talent Scout Consulting ("Talent Scout," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ("Privacy Act"). It also details your rights to access and correct your personal information, and how to lodge a complaint if you believe we have mismanaged your personal data.
General
Talent Scout Consulting specialises in providing recruitment and talent acquisition services across various industries. Our services encompass the identification, evaluation, and placement of candidates to meet the staffing needs of our clients. We are committed to conducting our business responsibly and ethically, ensuring that the personal information we handle is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality.
Contact Details
Company Name: Talent Scout Consulting
ABN: 97 672 048 798
Email: info@talent-scout.com.au
Collection of Personal Information
Talent Scout Consulting collects and stores various types of personal information necessary for providing our services, including but not limited to your name, contact details, CV, employment history, education, references, and any other information relevant to your career or job application. This information is collected directly from you through our website, over the phone, in person, or via email. We may also collect information from third parties such as referees, previous employers, or publicly available sources with your consent or as required by law.
All personal information is securely stored on cloud-hosted servers, protected by advanced security measures such as encryption and access controls to prevent unauthorised access.
Purpose of Collection
We collect your personal information for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our recruitment services to you;
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To assess your suitability for employment opportunities with our clients;
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To communicate with you regarding job openings, career advice, and other relevant information;
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To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations;
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To manage and process your job applications and related transactions;
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To conduct market research and analysis to enhance our services.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
Your personal information will be used and disclosed only for the purposes for which it was collected or for a related purpose you would reasonably expect. This may include sharing your information with our employees, contractors, and clients who assist us in providing our services. We may also disclose your information if required by law, or if you have given us consent to do so.
Client Use
When clients engage Talent Scout Consulting to provide recruitment services, they assume responsibility for the final selection and employment decisions based on the candidates we present. Talent Scout Consulting does not retain any employment records beyond what is necessary for the recruitment process unless required by law or with explicit consent.
International Disclosure
We may disclose personal information to overseas recipients if necessary for the purposes listed above. Before disclosing your information overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles concerning your personal information.
Training and Development
Talent Scout Consulting does not use personal data for training purposes. Any training we provide, whether internally or to our clients, is conducted using non-identifiable data or information from publicly available or consent-based sources. We are committed to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of personal data in all training and development activities.
Events and Networking
Talent Scout Consulting actively participates in industry events and networking opportunities. We may receive delegate lists from event organisers, including personal information of attendees who have consented to share their details with us. Additionally, we collect and store information provided by individuals during our interactions at these events for recruitment and networking purposes.
Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. If you wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact us at the details provided above. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Complaints
If you believe that we have mishandled your personal information or breached the Privacy Act, please contact us using the contact details provided above. We will investigate your complaint and respond to you in writing within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Post: GPO Box 5288, Sydney NSW 2001
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review our policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
Additional Information
We may retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Personal information that is no longer needed for any purpose will be securely destroyed or de-identified.
Effective Date: This policy is effective from 1st September 2024.