Document background
The Applicant Privacy Notice is a mandatory document under EU and Dutch data protection laws for organizations recruiting in the Netherlands. It must be provided to job applicants at the time their personal data is collected, typically at the start of the application process. The notice ensures compliance with transparency obligations under the GDPR and Dutch GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG), providing applicants with clear information about how their personal data will be processed, their rights, and the organization's data protection practices. This document is particularly important given the sensitive nature of recruitment data and the need to balance thorough candidate assessment with privacy rights. It should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in processing activities, organizational practices, or legal requirements.
