HR Glossary
What is Right to be Forgotten?
The right under GDPR Article 17 for individuals to request the erasure of their personal data when it's no longer necessary, consent is withdrawn, or the data was unlawfully processed, subject to specific exceptions for legal obligations, public interest, and legal claims.
Why it matters in hiring
Right to be Forgotten comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
Related terms starting with R
- Retirement and Re-employment Act (Singapore)
- Return of Company Property
- Right to Work Check
- ROE - Record of Employment (Canada)
- Roth 401(k)
- RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Canada)
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) (Australia)
- Reduction in Force (RIF)
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