United States Drug Testing Laboratories, LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who apply for employment with us. This Recruiting Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information provided through our recruiting process, in compliance with federal laws and the laws of the State of Illinois, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Illinois Human Rights Act. 


1. Information We Collect During the recruiting and hiring process, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Identifying Information: Full name, address, phone number, email.
  • Employment and Education History: Resume, job application materials, interview notes, reference checks, licenses, certifications, and transcripts.
  • Demographic Information (if voluntarily disclosed): Gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, and disability status, for equal employment opportunity and compliance purposes.
  • Government-Issued Identifiers: Driver’s license, state ID, and Social Security number.
  • Background Check Information: Criminal history, credit history (if applicable), drug testing results, and reference information, in accordance with FCRA and state law.
  • Professional Licenses or Registrations (e.g., for lab roles requiring certification or licensing).
  • Biometric Information (if collected, e.g., for building access or ID badging): Fingerprints, facial recognition, or other biometric identifiers, collected and used only as permitted by Illinois BIPA. 

2. How We Use Your Information Your information is collected and used for the following purposes:

  • Evaluating your qualifications and suitability for employment.
  • Communicating with you during the hiring process.
  • Conducting background checks, drug screening, and reference verification as permitted by law.
  • Complying with federal and state regulations applicable to forensic toxicology laboratories, including chain-of-custody and security protocols.
  • Meeting obligations under equal opportunity, labor, and employment laws.
  • Maintaining records of the hiring process.

3. Legal Basis for Collection and Use We collect and process your information based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., where you voluntarily provide information or sign a release).
  • Legal obligations (e.g., FCRA compliance, BIPA notice and consent, drug testing requirements).
  • Our legitimate interest in hiring qualified personnel and maintaining a secure, compliant laboratory environment.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure We may share your personal information with:

  • Authorized internal personnel, such as hiring managers and HR staff.
  • Third-party service providers, including background check agencies, drug testing labs, and recruiting platforms.
  • Regulatory agencies, when required by law (e.g., in response to subpoenas or licensing requirements).

We do not sell your information, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. 


5. Biometric Data Notice (if applicable)If biometric information is collected during the recruitment process (e.g., for ID verification or lab access), it will be:

  • Collected and used in accordance with Illinois BIPA.
  • Retained for no longer than three years from your last interaction with the Company.
  • Stored securely and permanently destroyed according to applicable retention schedules.

A separate written Biometric Consent Form will be provided if applicable. 


6. Data Retention We retain applicant data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations. Unsuccessful applicants may have their data retained for future opportunities unless they request deletion. 


7. Your Rights and Choices As an Illinois resident, you have rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • BIPA-specific: If biometric data is involved, you may request information about its collection, use, and retention.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email listed below. 


8. Security Measures We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data, especially sensitive and biometric data, in compliance with state and federal security standards. 


9. Policy Updates We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updates will be posted on our recruiting website with a new “Last Updated” date. 


10. Contact Information If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:  United States Drug Testing Laboratories, LLC1700 S. Mount Prospect RoadDes Plaines, IL 60018Email: hr@usdtl.comPhone: 800-235-2367