🛡️ How RockSec360 Helps Recruitment Companies Move Towards GDPR Compliance

Recruitment agencies handle some of the most sensitive personal data in business — CVs, ID documents, right-to-work information, and interview notes. But with GDPR enforcement increasing and cybercrime on the rise, how can recruitment firms ensure they stay compliant and avoid costly penalties?

At RockSec360, we specialise in helping recruitment companies understand, action, and sustain GDPR compliance through affordable, managed cybersecurity and data protection services tailored to your industry.

Here’s how we guide you from exposure to readiness — one practical step at a time.

🚨 Why GDPR Compliance Is Critical for Recruiters

Recruitment agencies are prime targets for cybercriminals. According to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, 69% of medium-sized businesses experienced a cyber incident in the past 12 months — and recruiters often hold thousands of candidate records.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has the power to issue fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual turnover for serious breaches. But even small firms are expected to meet key GDPR principles — including having lawful basis for data processing, ensuring data security, and honouring Subject Access Requests (SARs).

🧩 RockSec360’s 5-Step GDPR Compliance Framework

We work with recruitment companies of all sizes to deliver a step-by-step GDPR roadmap, supported by best-in-class tools, templates, and managed services.

1. GDPR Risk Scorecard (Free)

Start with our GDPR Scorecard — a 3-minute self-assessment that helps you identify gaps across:

• Governance & accountability

• Staff training & awareness

• Data retention & rights

• Device & data security

• Supplier and CRM risks

💡 You’ll get a personalised risk score with actions to prioritise next.

2. Policy & Documentation Support

Not sure where to start with compliance documents?

We provide templates and guidance for:

• Privacy Policy

• Data Protection Policy

• Data Breach Response Plan

• Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)

• Subject Access Request workflows

We also support ROPA logs, DPIAs, and DPA reviews for CRMs like Bullhorn and Vincere.

3. Cybersecurity for Cloud Apps & Devices

GDPR requires you to “implement appropriate technical and organisational measures” to secure data. We make this simple.

Through our managed service stack, we secure your:

• Emails & files 

• Backups 

• Laptops & mobiles 

We also help enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) and detect insider threats or phishing risks before they cause harm.

4. Staff Training & Phishing Simulation

Human error is the top cause of breaches. That’s why we provide:

• GDPR training for recruiters

• Annual refresher modules

• Simulated phishing attacks

• Audit logs for compliance evidence

Delivered through our KnowBe4 platform and tailored to recruitment workflows

5. Ongoing Monitoring & Cyber Essentials Certification

We don’t stop at setup. RockSec360 provides:

• Monthly compliance reviews

• Breach alerting and log monitoring

• Support for Cyber Essentials certification – often a first step to proving due diligence

🎯 The Outcome: 

With RockSec360, your recruitment agency will:

• Reduce the risk of data breaches

• Work towards GPDR compliance with the necessary data and cybersecurity technical controls

• Build trust with candidates and clients

• Save time with outsourced expertise

Let’s Get You Started

👉 Take the free GDPR Scorecard today

🔗 www.rocksec360.com/gdpr-assessment-scorecard

Or book a quick call to see how we can build your roadmap to GDPR readiness.

RockSec360
Cybersecurity & GDPR Compliance for Recruitment