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Recruiters

  • 02-03-2016 06:41PM
    #1
    PinkLemonade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 768 ✭✭✭


    I stupidly gave a recruiter my mobile number (he had rang me on my work phone calling through from reception and I wanted to get rid of him).
    Now I've had several calls from this recruitment company, do I have rights with regard my phone number being stored and shared in this company?
    I've told them I'm not looking for a new job, they're texting me now too.


Comments

  • #2
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Doesn't something in the Data Protection act cover this. By requesting they remove or delete your data, they should comply.


  • #3
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Itzy wrote: »
    Doesn't something in the Data Protection act cover this. By requesting they remove or delete your data, they should comply.

    You just need to formally ask them to stop contacting you e.g. via email


  • #4
    kinsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭kinsy


    Usually (usually) when you ask a recruiter to take you off their database they will oblige. Be specific rather than saying you're not looking for work.


  • #5
    PinkLemonade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 768 ✭✭✭PinkLemonade


    Thanks, will do that going forward. I don't mind emails but constant ringing during working hours just felt like harassment, I'll be firm in future.


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