Register for a Candidate Support Session with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

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The Department for Business and Trade [DBT] Candidate Support Session aims to support prospective Civil Service applicants to navigate the application process as many applicants find it difficult to complete and understand. This initiative is in line with the Government Levelling Up agenda. We collect your personal information (name and email address only), to facilitate your attendance to the Candidate Support Session we offer on certain dates and to seek your feedback on the session you attended. By completing and providing your information, you agree for the DBT to process your information for the purposes provided above. We are asking for your name and email address to send the Candidate Support session link to and to seek your feedback. You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Full Name

Email Address

What is your preferred DBT working hub?

What is your current role and company?

Have you applied to DBT or the Civil Service before?

Yes

Is there a current vacancy you are considering applying for?

Yes

Maybe

If you answered yes to the question above, what role did you apply for? Please supply the vacancy reference (6-digit code) if you know it.

Where did you hear about the candidate support session?

I understand that the use of my camera or microphone during the session is not obligatory and is completely voluntary

How we share your information - We will not share your information; sell or rent your data to third parties; share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.   However, we have the responsibility to share your data if we are required to do so by law or regulation – for example, by court order, or to prevent fraud or other crime.

How long we keep your data  - DBT will only retain your personal information for as long as:  It is needed to fulfil the purposes we collect it for. We will retain any personal data you provide to us with your response for no more than 1 year from the date of collection of information.

How we protect your data and keep it secure  - We are committed to doing all that we can to keep your data secure. Our system is set up to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure of your data - for example, we protect your data using password protection, limiting staff access to specifically “Security Cleared” individuals.   We also make sure that any contractor and subcontractor keep all personal data they process on our behalf secure and comply with Data Protection legislation. We demand that information security controls and working practices in keeping data secure are accredited to International Standard for Information, ISO 27001. 

Your rights and access to your information   - This is a voluntary participation. By completing the registration form you are providing consent for this information to be collected and processed.  You can exercise your right to – 1) withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk ; 2)request rectifications to the personal information once submitted to ensure its accuracy;  3) access your personal information by submitting a Subject Access Request;  4) raise an objection about how your personal data is processed;  5) request that your personal data is erased;   6) ask for a restriction to the processing of your information. 

Contacting us - If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your personal information, you can also write to us at:  Data Protection Officer  data.protection@businessandtrade.gov.uk   Department for Business and Trade    Old Admiralty Building   London  SW1A 2BL  You can also make a complaint to the Information Commissioner, who is the UK supervisory authority.  casework@ico.org.uk  Telephone: 0303 123 1113  Textphone: 01625 545860  Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm    Information Commissioner's Office  Wycliffe House  Water Lane   Wilmslow  Cheshire SK9 5AF 