Disclaimer

(Including POPI & CPA Provisions)

YOU AS RECEIVER OF THIS ELECTRONIC MAIL/ DATA MESSAGE, BEAR THE ONUS TO READ THIS DISCLAIMER Information contained herein is strictly confidential and solely intended for the person/entity that it is addressed to. Unauthorized distribution / use of this electronic mail/ data message is strictly forbidden. Tanya Serra Recruitment, nor any of its subsidiaries, associated or affiliated, companies, employees, or its agents, Shall not be responsible, nor liable for any costs (including legal costs), losses or damages, whether such damages are direct, indirect, consequential or take place in any other form, which are caused by incomplete transmission of data, disrupting programs or features, viruses, malware, key loggers, unauthorized monitoring, interception, packet sniffing, disrupting source codes, meta tagging, third party websites, phishing sites, or any other disabling / destructive forms of data sent or received. Any electronic mails/ data messages that are unrelated to the official business activities of Tanya Serra Recruitment shall not be considered to be endorsed nor ratified by it. No contractual obligation shall be formed in any manner unless it is approved by the directors of Tanya Serra Recruitment In the event you receive this mail in error, kindly contact the sender immediately to allow the sender to take the appropriate action. This disclaimer and all procedures of Tanya Serra Recruitment, including but not limited to invoicing and the processing of personal data are subject to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”), where applicable. For more information relating to Tanya Serra Recruitment’s privacy policy, please visit Tanya Serra Recruitment’s website for access to the Online Privacy Statement.

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION POLICY (POPI)

In line with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) which comes into effect 01 July 2021, we are obliged by legislation to ensure that reasonable measures are implemented and followed to protect your privacy and the right to access of information.

CANDIDATES:

DATA INFORMATION

By uploading your CV and profile to our website or in response to a specific job advert, we will collect, use and store the following personal data about you:

  • The data you have provided in e-mail correspondence, a covering letter, your Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as any other written correspondence.
  • The personal data you have provided on our application form which include:
  • Title / Surname / First Names / ID or Passport Number / Preferred Name / Nationality / Work Permit Status / Contact Telephone Numbers / Email Address / Home Address / Languages Spoken/ Equity Status / Gender / Operational Requirements / Disclosure regarding criminal history and previous disciplinary history and any other data you provide to us during interviews.
  • Personal Data that is provided by your referees by way of telephonic or written references.

In the event that you fail to provide personal data relevant to the application process or specific position you applied for or provide inaccurate data, we may not be able to consider and process your application further.

DATA COLLECTION

Your data is collected by us from the following sources:

  • Yourself, being the candidate, our website, a specific response to an advert or by referral from a 3rd party Recruitment Associate.
  • Publicly accessible sources such as LinkedIn, using the personal information as shown in your personal profile.
  • Referees as stipulated by you. This data will include your full name, position held, period of employment, responsibilities held, work performance during employment as well as reason for leaving.
  • We highly recommend that you remove any non-essential or sensitive personal information from your CV and profile.

DATA USAGE

Your personal data and sensitive personal data will be us for the following purposes:

  • Communicate with you about available vacancies and the recruitment process.
  • Assess your skills, qualifications and suitability for applicable positions.
  • Obtain references and background checks when necessary.

USE OF SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA

Your sensitive personal data will only be used as far as permitted by Law.

  • The data used about your nationality and/or employment equity status will be for the purpose of ensuring you comply with the clients Employment Equity policy requirements as necessary for a specific role.
  • Data about your disability status will be used to ensure that appropriate provisions are available in the event of tests or interviews that must be conducted.

DATA SHARING

By registering as a candidate or applying for a specific job, your CV will be shared to Tanya Serra Recruitment Clients and 3rd Party Associates for the specific purpose of recruitment.

Your personal information will not be shared or sold to any 3rd party which is not affiliated to Tanya Serra Recruitment and will only be used for the sole purpose of a job application and the recruitment process.

DATA STORAGE

  • Your personal data will be retained by us for a period of 3 years after your last application date. We further retain your personal data to be considered for any similar positions that you might be suitable for.  Please ensure your data is kept up to date at all times by logging into our online portal or in writing via email.
  • All personal data will be safely and securely stored in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy laws.
  • Tanya Serra Recruitment will store your personal data until you ask us in writing to delete your CV and profile or if you have not engaged with our services for a period of 3 years or more.

PARTICIPATION & RIGHT OF ACCESS

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data held. This allows you to receive a copy of the personal data on our records and to ensure we are lawfully processing it.
  • Request the correction of your personal data which will enable you to have any inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
  • Request to erase, halt or object your personal data being processed or used. In this event, please email tanya@tanyaserra.co.za

CLIENTS, ASSOCIATES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS:

As a recruitment business, Tanya Serra Recruitment introduces candidates to clients for permanent, temporary or contract employment.  Sharing the personal information of our candidates and client contacts is a significant and essential part of the recruitment process.  By engaging in any of our recruitment services provided, you agree to:

  • Only use candidates’ personal data provided via application forms, CV’s submitted and references obtained for the sole purpose of recruitment and will not sell or share this information.
  • Ensure that candidates personal data is treated in binding confidentiality and in line with the POPI Act.
  • Ensure reasonable operational and information technology measures are implemented to protect against unlawful access and/or processing.
  • Destroy the personal data of candidates if their application was unsuccessful or no longer required for the specific purpose it was intended for.
  • Immediately notify Tanya Serra Recruitment in the event of or knowledge of obstruction and irregularities of the applicable regulations pertaining to the personal data protection legislation by you, any of your staff or other parties acting on your behalf.

GENERAL:

By submitting information to Tanya Serra Recruitment, irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with this policy.