NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR JOB APPLICANTS
At Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you apply for a job with us.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for a position with us, we may collect the following types of personal information:
· Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
· Employment history (e.g., previous employers, job titles, duration of employment)
· Education background (e.g., schools attended, degrees obtained)
· Skills and qualifications (e.g., certifications, licenses)
· References (e.g., names and contact information)
· Other information you provide in your application or during interviews
Sensitive Personal Information
Certain types of information are considered sensitive personal information in certain jurisdictions. This includes the following: information on race, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, age, gender identity, sex, life or sexual orientation, criminal convictions and offenses, marital status, medical or health information (including disability status), genetic or biometric information, religious or philosophical beliefs, political party or trade union membership, background check information, and veteran status.
Depending on the stage of an application, in addition to the information you provide to us, we may obtain information about you from other third parties, such as platforms used to collect application information, recruiters, references, former employers, and law enforcement agencies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
· To evaluate your qualifications for the position you applied for
· To communicate with you about your application status
· To conduct background checks and verifications, if applicable
· To comply with legal obligations and regulations
· To enhance our recruitment processes
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
· Our hiring team and personnel involved in the recruitment process
· Third-party service providers who assist us in the recruitment process (e.g., background check companies)
· Regulatory authorities, if required by law
You are responsible for the information you provide to Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida and ensuring that it is honest, truthful, accurate, and not misleading in any way.
4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you are not selected for a position, we may keep your information on file for future job openings unless you ask us to delete it.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
· Access your personal information
· Request corrections to any inaccuracies
· Withdraw your application at any time
· Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
To exercise these rights, please contact us at HumanResources@fhcswf.org.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
7. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this notice periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida
P.O. Box 1357, Fort Myers FL 33902
239-278-3600