Information to external candidates about Handelsbanken’s processing of personal data (for internal candidates, see “Processing of personal data of employees and others in the Handelsbanken Group”)
The company within the Handelsbanken Group to which you are applying for a position is responsible (in its capacity as a Controller) for the processing of the personal data that you provide in conjunction with the recruitment process. In the description below, any references to “Handelsbanken”, “the Bank, “we” or “us” refer to all companies in the Handelsbanken Group in Sweden.
Here, we describe how the personal data will be used, the time period during which the personal data will be stored, and how you can gain access to your personal data, make comments, or ask questions regarding the processing.
What personal data is processed by the Bank, and why?
The Bank processes the personal data which is registered when you apply for a position and during the recruitment process, such as name, email, phone number, address, CV and personal letter. The purpose of the processing is to gain access to the data that you wish to share with us as supporting documentation in conjunction with recruitment.
Legal basis for the Bank’s processing of your personal data
The legal basis for the Bank’s processing of your personal data is that it constitutes a legitimate interest for the Bank, since the processing is carried out at your request.
How the Bank obtains your personal data
The Bank obtains personal data directly from you when you submit your application for a position with the Bank, and also during the recruitment process.
With whom does the Bank share your personal data?
The Bank needs to share information about you with external companies that provide the Bank with agreed services, such as the operation and support of the recruitment tool. At times, the Bank also needs to share the information with other companies in the Handelsbanken Group, for example if your profile were to be of interest in relation to positions with these companies.
How long does the Bank store your personal data?
The Bank will store your personal data for two years from the time you submit your application.
Your rights regarding processing of personal data
You have several rights regarding your personal data that is processed by the Bank:
• You can obtain a copy of your personal data – a register extract.
• If you find that the Bank has incorrect information about you, we will correct this as soon as we are made aware of it.
• You can request erasure of, or restriction in, the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• You can object to the Bank’s processing of your personal data based on the Bank’s interests, as described above.
Information and contact details
If you wish to obtain a copy of your personal data or to exercise any other of your rights as stated above, or if you have any other questions or comments regarding how the Bank processes your personal data, you are welcome to contact the Bank’s Data Protection Officer at dpo@handelsbanken.se, or write to the following postal address: Handelsbanken, Data Protection Officer, SE-106 70 Stockholm, SwedeN
In addition, you are always entitled to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of your personal data to the supervisory authority, National Commission for Data Protection Grand-Dutchy of Luxembourg (CNPD). The contact details for the supervisory authority can be found at www.cnpd.lu