Last updated: March 2026
About This Notice
This notice explains how Foresight Global Recruitment complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018 when collecting and processing personal data from candidates, employers, and website visitors.
Data Controller
Foresight Global Recruitment is the data controller for the personal data we collect and process. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
Contact: info@foresight.ie
Phone: +353 85 858 5858
Categories of Data We Process
Candidates
- Name, email, phone number, postal address
- CV, work history, qualifications, skills, certifications
- Right to work documentation (passport, visa, work permit details)
- References and background check results
- Interview notes and assessment records
- Bank details (for payroll, temporary workers only)
Employers
- Company name, registration number, address
- Contact person name, email, phone
- Job specifications and hiring requirements
- Contractual and billing information
Website Visitors
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, time on site, referral source
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where you have given specific consent, e.g. submitting a registration form or CV
- Contract (Article 6(1)(b)): Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or take pre-contractual steps
- Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Where we must comply with employment law, tax obligations, or regulatory requirements
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access (Article 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason to continue processing
- Right to restrict processing (Article 18): Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@foresight.ie. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Candidate data: Up to 3 years after your last interaction with us, unless you request earlier deletion
- Employer data: For the duration of the business relationship plus 7 years for financial records
- Website analytics: Anonymised after 26 months
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted data storage and transmission (TLS/SSL)
- Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel
- Regular security assessments and staff training
- Secure destruction of data when no longer required
International Transfers
Where we transfer personal data outside the EEA (for example, when coordinating with international candidates), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission.
Data Protection Authority
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC):
Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
