Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants
Effective Date: May 1, 2025


1. Introduction

This Notice outlines how the Town of La Plata ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of individuals ("you" or "applicants") who apply for employment with us.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information during the recruitment process: 

  • Contact Information: Name, telephone number, address, email address, and other contact details.
     
  • Professional Qualifications: Resume/CV, work history, education, certifications, skills, and references.
     
  • Background Information: Work authorization status, background check results (where applicable), and other information relevant to your application.
     
  • Voluntary Demographic Information: Race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability status, collected for equal opportunity monitoring and reporting, where permitted by law.
     
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and information collected via cookies and similar technologies when you visit our career website. 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

  • Assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment.
     
  • Communicating with you about your application and potential employment opportunities.
     
  • Conducting background checks and verifying information provided.
     
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
     
  • Improving our recruitment processes and practices.
     

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with: 

  • Service Providers: Third parties that assist with recruitment and employment processes, such as background check providers.
     
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and interests. 

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. 


6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. 


7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as accessing, correcting, or deleting your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hrdept@townoflaplata.org.  


8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. 


9. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice from time to time. We encourage you to review this Notice periodically for any changes.


10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Notice or our data practices, please contact us at: 

Town of La Plata

Attn: Department of Human Resources

305 Queen Anne St., La Plata, MD 20646

hrdept@townoflaplata.org

301-934-8421