SCHEDULE 1
Data category | Retention Period | Reason |
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Job applications and interview records of candidates | Up to 8 months for direct applicants and up to 12 months for applicants that are supplied through a recruitment agency – unless following an unsuccessful application you specifically consent to us holding your details for longer for the purpose of contacting you in the event that any similar jobs / roles become available from time to time. | Where unsuccessful job applicants have come through a recruitment agency we have a contractual obligation to not accept the same applicant from another recruitment agency with 12 months. This retention period allows us to keep track of applicants to ensure we do not break our contract. |