What is GDPR in Recruitment?
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in recruitment refers to the application of the European Union's data protection law to the collection, processing, and storage of candidate personal data during the hiring process. This includes resumes, interview notes, assessment results, and any other personal information gathered from applicants. Recruiters must have a lawful basis for processing candidate data, provide transparency about how data is used, and respect candidates' rights to access, correct, and delete their information.
Why it matters
Non-compliance with GDPR can result in fines of up to 4% of global annual revenue or 20 million euros, whichever is higher. Beyond the legal risk, mishandling candidate data damages trust and employer brand. Candidates increasingly expect transparency about how their data is used and stored. For recruitment teams, GDPR affects how long you can retain candidate data, whether you can contact past applicants for future roles, and how you manage talent pools and CRM databases.
How Teamtailor helps
Teamtailor is built with GDPR compliance at its core. Automated data retention policies, consent management, candidate self-service portals for data access and deletion, and full audit trails ensure your recruitment process stays compliant without extra administrative burden.
