Conducting pre-employment background checks including criminal records, education, and employment verification.

Data Details
Data Subjects
Job Candidates (Final Stage)
Data Volume
100 - 300 records/year
Data Categories
Full NameNational IDCriminal Record CheckEducation CertificatesEmployment References
Processing Type
Collection
Automated Decision-Making
No
Legal Basis
Legal Basis
Consent
Consent Mechanism
Written consent form signed by candidate
Purpose
Verifying candidate credentials and ensuring workplace safety through background screening.
Legal Basis Detail
Candidate provides written consent before background check is initiated.
Recipients & Transfers
Internal Recipients
HRHiring ManagerLegal
External Recipients
Background Check Agency (SA)Ministry of Interior (Criminal Records) (SA)
Retention & Security
Retention Period
Destroyed after hiring decision; retained 6 months if disputed
Retention Justification
Security Measures
✓ Written Consent Form✓ Restricted Access (HR Director Only)✓ Secure Destruction After Use✓ Confidentiality Agreements
PDPL Compliance Assessment
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D1 Data Subject Rights & Consent
92%
Compliant

All requirements for Data Subject Rights & Consent are met. Documentation is complete and up to date.

D2 Processing Principles & Lawful Basis
85%
Compliant

All requirements for Processing Principles & Lawful Basis are met. Documentation is complete and up to date.

D3 Data Protection & Security
82%
Compliant

All requirements for Data Protection & Security are met. Documentation is complete and up to date.

D4 Organizational Requirements & Governance
78%
Partial

Most requirements for Organizational Requirements & Governance are addressed. Some gaps identified in documentation or p…

D5 Cross-Border Data Transfer
98%
Compliant

All requirements for Cross-Border Data Transfer are met. Documentation is complete and up to date.

D6 Compliance & Accountability
80%
Compliant

All requirements for Compliance & Accountability are met. Documentation is complete and up to date.

Associated Risks
1
Medium Criminal record data not destroyed after hiring decision… Open
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