In this article you will find ready-made templates to copy and tips on how to include a GDPR clause in your CV.
GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation , is an EU law that regulates how personal data is processed. It is a set of rules that aim to protect the privacy and rights of individuals.
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the employer to even consider your candidacy , because then your personal data will be processed in accordance with the regulations. Adding such a note to your CV is not only mandatory , but also shows that you are aware of your rights related to the protection of personal data.
What does the GDPR Act say?
GDPR sets out precise rules for collecting, processing and storing personal data. It gives you control over what happens to your data, giving you peace of mind and the certainty that it is safe .
”It is the employer who is obliged to obtain your consent, not the other way around”
According to the GDPR, employers must obtain your explicit consent to process personal data. Recruiters should respect the privacy of their employees and candidates, and ask for consent before using it. This is one of the key principles of the GDPR regulation.
Will a CV without GDPR even be accepted in recruitment?
Failure to include the GDPR issue will most likely always result in your application being rejected. What's more, according to the regulations, recruiters cannot consider a CV without an appropriate data protection clause. Therefore, before sending your CV, you need to make sure that it includes an appropriate GDPR note if you do not want companies to automatically reject your application.
The lack of a GDPR clause is not the only reason your CV may not work – there are more. Learn about them and avoid them during the recruitment process!
GDPR clause templates to copy
Short version:
"I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of recruitment (in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)"
Full version:
"I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process (in accordance with the Act of 10 May 2018 on the Protection of Personal Data (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1000) and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (GDPR))"
Version required by the employer:
Some employers may require a personalised GDPR clause that meets their own data protection requirements or standards. In this case, you should tailor the clause to the employer’s specific requirements, which will typically be included in the job offer.
However, remember to change the GDPR version when applying for other positions !
Not only GDPR sometimes needs to be adjusted to the employer - see how to adjust your CV to the job offer!
Consent to participate in future recruitments:
"I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of future recruitment processes."
GDPR and CV in another language
If you are applying to an international company or for a position