Document background
The Applicant Privacy Notice is a crucial document required for organizations recruiting in Hong Kong to comply with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) and related privacy regulations. It must be provided to job applicants before or at the time of collecting their personal data, informing them about how their information will be handled throughout the recruitment process. The notice covers essential aspects such as data collection purposes, retention periods, third-party sharing, and applicants' rights under Hong Kong law. Organizations should customize this document based on their specific recruitment practices while ensuring compliance with the PDPO's requirements for data collection and processing.
