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Originally Posted by Not So Wise
As far as i am concerned:
The following are illegal to request:
Gender
Ethnicity
Date of Birth
Marital status
While these are no business of theirs and should not be provided even after the job is secured unless there is a particular reason (aka Security clearance required)
passport number
dvla drivers number (unless the job requires driving of client vehicle)
National Insurance number
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Gender they will find out. I agree that they don't need to know. For example, AIUI in the US it is a no-no to put a photo on a CV, or to ask for one; because all the decisions that might be made from anything in a photo are illegal.
Ethnicity, lilewise.
DOB: I omit it but am usually asked. When I have queried it, I have been told that the clients want to know.
Marital status: never been asked. Might well refuse. Though in some countries it makes a difference to tax, and if you are paid directly by the client then they do need to know.
Passport number. I have usually been asked to fax a copy. I have several image files with different numbers, Photoshop is your friend!
Drivers number: Piss off.
NI number: a UK employer will need it. I don't believe that anyone alse has any justification for asking. Does it prove eligibility to work in the UK?