Privacy Policy

Introduction

Reed Hong Kong Ltd is a leading recruitment company, with specialist divisions in areas such as Banking & Finance, HR, Technology, HealthCare and Sales & Marketing. Our consultants work on behalf of our candidates and clients to identify suitable people to fill short and long term vacancies.

This policy outlines how we collect personal information, how we may use that information and our general rights and obligations. It also provides you with some information as to your privacy rights.

Like the majority of businesses, Reed respects the confidentiality of private data and personal privacy. We are bound by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap.486 of the Laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Types of personal information

Your personal information is any information or opinion about you that we may receive directly or indirectly through fair and lawful means. The majority of this information will be provided directly byyou voluntarily, through your resume, cover letter, telephone conversations, registration forms, interviews and emails. Your personal information may include, but not limited to, your name, address, and HKID card/Passport no, the name of your employer, your employment history and your academic qualifications.

Purposes for which we hold personal information

The information collected about you will be used to assess your suitability for available positions we have. When referring you to our clients, we will need to disclose certain details such as but not limited to your name and employment history. As you progress through the process, we may record or divulge additional information about you as a result of reference checks with your referees and feedback from interviews with our clients.

You should particularly be aware that, unless you expressly direct us otherwise, information which you provide to us will be placed on a global database, hosted in the United Kingdom, in order to maximise our ability to find a suitable vacancy for you.

It is possible you will receive emails, automatically generated from our global database, advising you of vacancies which are not of interest to you, particularly because of their geographical location. You can elect to discontinue receiving communications of this nature.

Disclosures

By actively proceeding with Reed through participating in the recruitment process your information may be used or disclosed in connection with:

• Actual or possible work placements around the world • Gaining references
• Government agencies to verify work rights or identity • Our insurers or legal agents
• Members of the Reed group of companies • Any lawful request/demand to receive the information

Information about our clients and candidates will be securely stored in a combination of electronic and hard copy files only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it is being collected. We may also retain archived personal data for statistical purposes. Information may be stored in the UK, Hong Kong or other jurisdictions where Reed has operations. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that all information we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete and up-to-date.

Enquiries and Complaints

If, at any time you have any questions about your privacy rights with Reed, wish to gain access to or correct the information held in your file in line with your rights, or wish to opt out of further communication with Reed or if you do not want to have your Personal Information disclosed to any third party, please forward a request to:

Office Manager, Reed Hong Kong Ltd, 1503-1505, 15/F, 100 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

To make a request to access your personal data, you will need to complete an application form verifying your identity and specifying what information you require. We will charge reasonable fee for providing access.

Your Consent

By supplying the Personal Information, you certify that all information provided by you is true and correct. You agree that your Personal Information given to and collected by us from time to time may be used and disclosed and transferred for the foregoing purposes, and to such persons as may be appropriate in accordance with this Internet Privacy Policy.

This Internet Privacy Policy is subject to change without prior or separate notification. Any changes will be posted to the Site.