Privacy Statement

Pharma People Privacy Statement

 

At Pharma People, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and as amended by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 (Cth).

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from our clients and candidates for the purposes of providing recruitment, business support, and people and culture advisory services. The types of personal information we collect may include, but are not limited to:

  • Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Professional information, such as your resume/CV, job history, skills, and qualifications.
  • Working history and experience through your application to us generally, or for a specific position; through interviews with us, through interview and feedback from clients who may interview you.
  • Information related to your employment or business, including references, employment history, business needs, discussions with previous employers / colleagues (all with your consent)
  • Sensitive information, such as information about your health, medical testing, aptitude tests, background checks, and working rights (only when required and with your consent).

Information collected by us will not be sold, rented, or licensed to any other person or company. We make every reasonable effort to protect data sent to us via the Internet, however this method of transmission cannot always be secure, and therefore we cannot guarantee the security of information sent to us in this manner.

When candidates become our employees or contractors, further information collected as a result of this relationship will also be protected from access by unauthorised individuals or companies.

  1. How We Use Your Information

It is essential for us to collect personal information from candidates in order to consider you for candidacy to a job opportunity. Information provided by a candidate may be used in connection with an actual or potential placement in a contract, casual or permanent position; or in workplace performance assessment, identification of training and development needs, workplace rehabilitation, management of complaints, investigation or insurance claims, or any other appropriate issues requiring personal information.

Essentially, we use your personal information to:

  • Assess your suitability for specific job opportunities.
  • Provide you with relevant job openings and business support services.
  • Facilitate the recruitment process, including conducting reference checks.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate with you regarding job placements, business support, and related matters.
  1. Disclosure of Information

Sensitive and personal information may be disclosed to our clients and the candidate’s actual or potential employers including clients that a candidate may be contracted to. Referees, our associated companies, our insurers, any relevant professional body, or registration body, WorkCover and any person with a lawful entitlement to this information may also have this information disclosed to them.

We may share your personal information with:

  • Potential employers or clients for recruitment purposes.
  • Our trusted partners and service providers who assist us in delivering our services.
  • Regulatory bodies and authorities when required by law.
  • We will never sell or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
  1. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes implementing physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards.

Every candidate and client has the right to have details held on file by us deleted or destroyed.

  1. Access to Your Information

The Privacy Act sets out a person’s rights to see and have a copy of personal information about themselves that the company holds. If a person wishes to examine, have a copy or correct this information, application is to be made to the Managing Director of the company in the first instance.

You may access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us directly. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

  1. Consent and Implications

By providing your personal information to Pharma People, you fully understand the implications of doing so. You acknowledge that we may not be able to support your recruitment or business support needs if you do not agree to provide the necessary information. You further understand that Pharma People is not liable for any potential consequences arising from your decision to provide or withhold personal information.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The most recent version of our Privacy Statement will always be available on our website.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at info@pharmapeople.com.au.

 

April 2023