Locum Links UK is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we handle personal data and ensures that our practices align with legal requirements.
1. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage locum services.
- To communicate with clients, candidates, and stakeholders.
- To comply with legal obligations and industry regulations.
2. Types of Personal Data Collected
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Identification details (e.g., name, address, contact information).
- Professional qualifications and employment history.
- Financial information for payment processing.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where individuals have given explicit consent for us to process their data.
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the individual.
- Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with a legal obligation.
4. Data Retention
We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or reporting requirements.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.
6. Rights of Individuals
Individuals have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to access: Request access to personal data we hold.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to restrict processing: Request to limit how we process personal data.
- Right to data portability: Request transfer of personal data to another organization.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
7. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals where required by law.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this GDPR policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated through our website.
9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this GDPR policy, please contact us at:
- Email: Medical.division@locumlinksuk. com
- Phone: 0161 241 5183