Last updated: 08/04/25
DC Search (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information as part of our recruitment services.
1. Who We Are
We are a recruitment company based in Perth, Western Australia. We specialise in connecting job seekers with employers across various industries by providing tailored recruitment and staffing services.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number, address)
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Date of birth
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Employment history and qualifications
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Resume/CV and references
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Identification documents (e.g. passport, driver’s licence)
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Tax File Number (TFN), ABN (if applicable), and bank details (for payroll purposes)
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Work rights status and visa information
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Any other information relevant to your application or employment
For clients, we may also collect:
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Business name and contact details
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Job vacancy details
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Billing and payment information
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect your personal information:
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Directly from you (e.g. through forms, your resume, or conversations)
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From third parties such as referees, previous employers, or educational institutions
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From publicly available sources (e.g. LinkedIn)
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Through our website, online application portals, or job boards
4. Why We Collect and Use Your Information
We collect, use, and disclose your personal information to:
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Assess your suitability for employment opportunities
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Match candidates with job vacancies
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Communicate with you about roles, interviews, and recruitment processes
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Conduct background checks and verify qualifications
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Fulfil our contractual and legal obligations
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Process payments (if you are employed through us)
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Improve our services and website
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
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Potential and actual employers or clients
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Referees and previous employers
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Background check and verification providers
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Government agencies (e.g. Fair Work, ATO) where required
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Our service providers (e.g. IT, payroll, legal)
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Any other parties as required or authorised by law
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Overseas Disclosure
While we aim to store data in Australia, some third-party service providers (e.g. cloud hosting, applicant tracking systems) may store information overseas. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure those providers comply with Australian privacy obligations.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards.
8. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate or out of date. To do so, please contact us at the details below.
9. Complaints
If you have a concern or complaint about the handling of your personal information, please contact us. We take privacy complaints seriously and will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:
[Your Company Name]
[Address Line 1]
[Perth, WA, Australia]
Email: [your email address]
Phone: [your phone number]
Website: [your website URL]
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website, and the updated version will include a revised “last updated” date.