Privacy during outplacement: how is your information protected?
Blog by
Mariël Ganzeboom
During an outplacement process, you share a lot of personal information: your work experience, motivation, ambitions and sometimes also your private situation. That’s why privacy plays a major role. You should be able to speak freely without worrying about who gets to see what. In this blog, you’ll read how your data is protected, what an outplacement agency is allowed to process, and what rights you have under the GDPR.
Why is privacy so important in outplacement?
Outplacement requires openness. You discuss what’s going on, what challenges you face, and which direction you want to take. That is only possible when you know this information will remain confidential.
That’s why during every process the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, which dictates how personal data should be handled with care.
Want to know more about how outplacement works in general? Check out our page on outplacement processes.
What kind of data is processed?
An outplacement agency only processes the data necessary for your guidance. Think of:
- Name and contact details.
- Your CV, work history and career profile.
- Test results, coaching reports, and progress.
- Information about job applications.
Medical data is not processed.
If there is a limitation, only what you can and cannot do in relation to work will be discussed. Diagnoses or medical details may not be shared and are not stored.
All processing must be recorded in the agency’s privacy statement. Read our privacy statement here.
What is the employer allowed to know?
An employer only receives information necessary for monitoring progress, such as:
- The progress of the process (whether it is on track).
- Whether the employee is cooperating with the process.
- Whether there are results, such as placement or completion.
The employer gets no access to personal conversations, test results or job applications. All substantive coaching remains between you and your coach.
What is an outplacement agency not allowed to do?
An agency may not share information with third parties without your consent. This means:
- No CV or profile forwarded to employers without your approval.
- No reports with personal details to the client.
- No storage of data longer than necessary.
At MEPD, all data is securely stored according to GDPR guidelines. Only people involved in your process have access.
Your rights as a participant
As a participant you always have control over your data. Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Have data corrected or deleted.
- Impose restrictions on processing.
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
You are never left out: you decide what information may be shared.
Confidentiality during guidance
Career advisors and coaches at MEPD have a duty of confidentiality. What you discuss stays between you and your coach, unless you give permission to share specific information with the employer or the UWV.
That confidential foundation is essential for working on your future, direction, and development.
How MEPD handles privacy during outplacement
MEPD operates according to strict privacy guidelines. We clearly explain beforehand:
- Which data we process.
- Why we do so.
- How long data is retained.
- Who has access to which information.
This ensures peace of mind, transparency, and safety during the process. Would you like to know more about our approach or have questions about privacy? Feel free to contact us via our contact page.
Mariël Ganzeboom
Marketing and Communications
My passion is to creatively contribute to the further growth and brand awareness of MEPD. In doing so, I also indirectly support the development of people, teams, and organizations.
