At TheCareerWorks we prioritize the protection and privacy of your personal data. We are committed to complying with Hong Kong’s personal data protection laws and maintaining the highest security and confidentiality standards.  

• Collection of Personal Data

  We collect personal data and confidential information (“Personal Data”) from candidates who engage our recruitment services. The information may include:

1. Your name
2. Your HKID/NRIC/Passport No.
3. Your email address
4. Your contact details
5. Your date of birth
6. Your citizenship
7. Your academic qualifications
8. Your resume
9. Your photograph/image

  Purpose of Collection of Data   We collect your Personal Data for the following purposes:  

1. Verifying your identity
2. Assisting you in finding suitable employment opportunities
3. Assisting our vendors and employers in assessing your suitability for employment opportunities
4. Partnership in your career planning and professional development
5. Obtaining statistics to improve our business processes and efficiency as a recruitment and search firm
6. Responding to requests and queries from vendors and employers
7. Providing recruitment services to you

   

• Consent to the Collection, Use & Disclosure of Your Personal Data:

  By providing your Personal Data to us, you consent  to The Career works collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.   Please ensure you obtain the consent of your references and next-of-kin before providing their Personal Data to us.
 

• Disclosure or Transfer of Data

  We keep all Personal Data private and confidential. With your prior consent, we may disclose and/or transfer Personal Data to the following parties for the purposes stated above:  

1. Our clients (employers)
2. Strategic partners that work with us
3. Educational institutes or professional qualifying bodies
4. Regulatory bodies, governmental bodies, or other authorities (if required or authorized by law)
5. Parties involved in legal proceedings
6. Permitted under any data protection legislation

• Access to Personal Data

  We ensure transparency in the handling of your Personal Data. If you have any queries about how your Personal Data has been or may be used or disclosed, please email us at info@careerworks.com with the subject title “ACCESS REQUEST” and provide your full name, email address, and the name of your Sales Consultant. Please note that an administrative fee of S$ 10 will apply for each Access Request.
 

• Correction of Personal Data

  To correct or update your Personal Data in our records, email us at info@careerworks.com  with the subject title “CORRECTION REQUEST” and provide your full name, email address, the information you wish to correct, and the name of your Sales Consultant.
 

• Protection of Personal Data

  We maintain the security and confidentiality of your Personal Data. Only authorized career works staff have access to your Personal Data. Disclosure and/or transfer of your Personal Data will be done in accordance with our stated guidelines.
 

• Withdrawal of Consent to Use of Personal Data

  If you wish to withdraw consent to our use of your Personal Data, email us at info@careerworks.com  and provide your full name, email address, and the name of your Sales Consultant. You may also express your intention to withdraw your consent to your Sales Consultant directly.
 

• Retention of Personal Data

  We retain your Personal Data for different periods based on the classification below. If you no longer wish for us to retain your Personal Data, please follow the instructions provided in the “Withdrawal of Consent to Use of Personal Data” section.   – Candidates interested in temporary and permanent employment positions: We retain your Personal Data as long as you are interested and consent to our recruitment services.
 

• Disposal of Personal Data

  After the specified Time Period, we dispose of your Personal Data as follows:  

1. Shredding and destroying physical copies
2. Removing and deleting details from our databases and software systems
3. Anonymizing your Personal Data

  We will carry out the removal of your Personal Data within a month of your withdrawal of consent.   You can reach us through: The Career Works Limited 2207-09 Lippo Center, Tower 2, 22 floor, Admiralty, Hong Kong Email : info@thecareerworks.com