Hiring at Macquarie
Privacy
Privacy legislation covers the collection, use and disclosure of as well as access to personal information. This includes sensitive information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious beliefs or affiliations, philosophical beliefs, membership of a professional or trade association, membership of a trade union, sexual preferences or practices or criminal record.
It is important that all selection committee members:
- collect only job-relevant information and avoid collecting information that is not necessary, such as the sensitive information listed above or directly relevant to the role
- maintain the confidentiality of the information collected throughout the process. Don’t leave resumes, responses to selection criteria or interview notes where other staff may see them
- remember that all notes taken during the interview or reference check are an official part of the documentation for the selection process, will be stored within Taleo and can be discoverable under some circumstances. Keep them factual.