Caught out recruiter

[SueEllen]

Put in a Subject Access Request under the Data Protection Act. Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner.

That if you do it properly gives someone at the company a lot of work.

[pauly]

Had plenty of instances of recruiters pretending to be on a PSL or representing an Clientco when they are not. Its hard on the contractor as you sometimes wonder if its legit and thus you'll miss out.

Recently had a recruiter waste my freaking time by getting "references" and "rates" from me, and then finding out the Clientco does not have them on the PSL. Called them out and they arrogantly tried to deny it, then ignored emails, even after writing to the MD of the agency.

The Clientco was pissed with it - but not sure if they are going to do anything.

How could I get the agency to delete my data, waste their time as well, or ensure the Clientco takes some action?

[TheFaQQer]

How could I get the agency to delete my data, waste their time as well, or ensure the Clientco takes some action?

Ask them for a copy of your personal data under the DPA.

Ask them what measures they are implementing to ensure that they follow GDPR when that becomes law - and warn them that every time they breach your data (and they will, because they are an agency) you'll be chasing for at least the average €2800 compensation for each breach.

[pauly]

Ask them for a copy of your personal data under the DPA.
Ask them what measures they are implementing to ensure that they follow GDPR when that becomes law - and warn them that every time they breach your data (and they will, because they are an agency) you'll be chasing for at least the average €2800 compensation for each breach.

If GDPR allows that type of enforcement - will rather they fall foul of it and get some compensation for my time wasting - then warn ahead of time. They have a 0845 number on their website - which makes me wonder - hoping it isn't costing candidates to call that number. Any simplez instructions on making the DPA request and can it be done with a couple of lines by email?

[SueEllen]

If GDPR allows that type of enforcement - will rather they fall foul of it and get some compensation for my time wasting - then warn ahead of time. They have a 0845 number on their website - which makes me wonder - hoping it isn't costing candidates to call that number. Any simplez instructions on making the DPA request and can it be done with a couple of lines by email?

Emails you can pretend not to receive.

Thames Water did that to me then had to pay me compensation when they got caught doing that to a load of customers.