Under the 1998 Data Protection Act, the Highland Council is required to advise applicants about the use of personal information which we ask you to provide during the recruitment process.
The Application Form
The information you provide will be used by the selection panel to draw up the shortlist for interview and as part of the evaluation process at interview. If you are appointed, the application form will be placed in your personal file. The application forms of all candidates, references and a summary of the decisions made are securely stored for 12 months. All other papers are destroyed confidentially after a decision has been made.
Equal Opportunities Form
This information will not be taken into account in the recruitment process. It will be held on a computer database and used to produce reports to monitor that our employment policies and practices promote equal opportunities and eliminate discrimination.
Criminal Convictions Declaration Form
Where applicants are asked to complete this form it will be held securely and confidentially. If you are appointed, this information will be held in your personal file and should the declaration you have made be untruthful, this may lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.
Medical Questionnaire
Applicants who are short listed for interview will be asked to complete a Medical Questionnaire. The successful candidate’s Medical Questionnaire may be sent to an Occupational Health Specialist who will assess the work implications of any medical conditions. The report will be retained on the successful candidate’s personal file.