Thank you for your request. As a company operating in the European Union, Amigo Workforce is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Policy sets out how we collect, use, and process personal data, as well as the rights that individuals have in relation to their personal data under the GDPR.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
Amigo Workforce collects personal data from individuals for the purpose of providing staffing services to our clients. The personal data we collect includes:
Name
Contact information (phone number, email address)
Education and work experience
Employment history
Skills and qualifications
References
Other information provided by the individual
We collect personal data directly from the individual or from third parties (such as recruitment agencies or job boards) with the individual’s consent. We process personal data only for the purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with the GDPR.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Amigo Workforce processes personal data based on the following legal bases:
Consent: where the individual has given clear and unambiguous consent to the processing of their personal data.
Contract: where the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the individual is a party.
Legal Obligation: where the processing of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interest: where the processing of personal data is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by Amigo Workforce, provided that such interests do not override the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual.
Rights of Individuals
Under the GDPR, individuals have the following rights in relation to their personal data:
Right of access: the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed, and to access their personal data and other information regarding the processing.
Right to rectification: the right to have inaccurate personal data rectified, and to have incomplete personal data completed.
Right to erasure: the right to have personal data erased when certain conditions are met, such as when the personal data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Right to restrict processing: the right to restrict the processing of personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the accuracy of the personal data is contested.
Right to data portability: the right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
Right to object: the right to object to the processing of personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the processing is based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Data Retention
Amigo Workforce retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, and in accordance with the GDPR. We have implemented policies and procedures to ensure that personal data is securely deleted or anonymized when it is no longer needed.
Data Security
Amigo Workforce takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of the processing of personal data, in accordance with the GDPR. We have implemented policies and procedures to ensure that personal data is protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Breach Notification
Amigo Workforce has implemented policies and procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating personal data breaches in accordance with the GDPR. If a personal data breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at:
Amigo Workforce
30 Bertrand Ave, Unit B106, Scarborough, ON, Canada, M1L 2P5