DHOC Candidate Privacy Policy 

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Dignity Hospice collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information submitted by job candidates during the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from job candidates:
• Identification Data: Full name, date of birth, address, phone number, email
• Professional Data: Resume/CV, employment history, education, certifications
• Sensitive Data (if applicable): Race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status (for equal opportunity compliance)
• Background Information: References, criminal background checks (with consent), eligibility to work


How We Use Your Information

We use candidate data for the following purposes:
• To evaluate qualifications and suitability for employment
• To communicate with you during the hiring process
• To conduct background checks and verify information (with consent)
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To maintain records of hiring decisions


Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:
• Service Providers: Background check agencies, HR software providers
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or in response to legal requests
• Internal Personnel: A limited group of hiring managers and HR staff involved in the recruitment process

We do not sell candidate data to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Data Retention

We retain candidate data only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes and to comply with legal obligations. If you are not hired, your data may be retained for up to 3 years for future opportunities or legal compliance.