This notice explains what personal data (information) we will hold about you, how we collect it,
how we use and share information about you, and how you can check and update your personal information.
We are required to notify you of this information under data protection legislation.
Please ensure that you read this notice (sometimes referred to as a privacy notice)
and any similar notice we may provide when collecting or processing your personal information.
Who Collects the Information
Albany Beck Holdings Limited
Cannon Green, 27 Bush Lane, London, EC4R 0AN
(“ALBANY BECK”) is the data controller. This means we are responsible for deciding how we hold
and use personal information about you.
We are a business consulting service provider. We introduce candidates to clients for temporary
placements, permanent placements, or service provider agreements. We collect personal data
to conduct our business operations.
Who This Notice Applies To
This notice applies to all users of Albany Beck’s services worldwide, including users of our website,
and anyone who contacts or submits information to us.
Data Protection Principles
We comply with data protection law. Personal information must be:
- Used lawfully, fairly and transparently.
- Collected for valid, clearly explained purposes only.
- Relevant and limited to necessary purposes.
- Accurate and kept up to date.
- Kept only as long as necessary.
- Kept securely.
About the Information We Collect
Personal data means any information that identifies an individual.
It does not include anonymised data.
What Information We Collect
- Name, address, email, phone number, gender, date of birth, NI number, payroll data, social media identifiers.
- Nationality and immigration status (including passport or identification documents).
- Academic and employment history, including references and performance information.
- Academic and professional qualifications.
- Sensitive personal information where required (explained case-by-case).
- Background checks (criminal and credit checks where required).
- Survey and feedback data to improve our services.
How We Collect Information
We collect information during recruitment and onboarding processes directly from candidates
or from referees, education providers, professional bodies, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),
and the Home Office.
We also collect information when you:
- Interact with our website (cookies and tracking technologies).
- Consent to background checks.
- Contact us by email.
- Complete surveys.
- Submit onboarding documentation.
- Make information publicly available (e.g., LinkedIn).
Why We Collect Information
We process personal data where lawful, including:
- To enter into or perform a contract.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- For legitimate business interests (where not overridden by your rights).
Main purposes include:
- Providing consulting services.
- Verifying right to work in the UK.
- Payroll, pensions, and contract administration.
- Legal compliance and dispute resolution.
- Fraud prevention and tax compliance.
- Network and information security.
- Service improvement surveys.
Clients and Suppliers
If you are a business contact, we may collect your name and business contact details
for service-related purposes.
You may request removal by emailing
privacy@albanybeck.com.
How We Share Information
We may share personal information with clients, regulators, and service providers where necessary.
All third parties are required to protect your data.
Third-party service providers may include HubSpot, DocuSign, SurveyMonkey, Certn,
payroll providers, pension administrators, and IT service providers.
Where data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Sensitive Personal Information
Special category data requires additional protection and will only be processed with
explicit consent or where legally required.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary and in accordance with legal requirements,
including HMRC obligations.
Your Rights
You may request access, correction, or erasure of your personal information by contacting:
privacy@albanybeck.com
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data
and will notify you of any data breach where legally required.
How to Complain
Contact us at
privacy@albanybeck.com.
You may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office:
https://ico.org.uk/concerns/
Appendix A – Legal Bases for Processing
| Purpose | Lawful Basis | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Manage relationship with you | Legitimate interests | Maintain accurate records and match you with assignments |
| Enter and administer contracts | Contract / Legitimate interests | Enable onboarding and service delivery |
| Right to work checks | Legitimate interests | Meet legal employer requirements |
| Prevent fraud and tax evasion | Legal obligation | Comply with regulatory requirements |
| Network and information security | Legal obligation | Comply with data protection regulations |