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Job Applicant Data Collection and Retention

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the scope and duration of personal data collection and retention practices for the recruitment process. It specifies that retention extends beyond the initial application decision to enable evaluation for future openings, which affects how long applicant data remains within Workday's systems and the legal basis for that retention.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Job applicants' personal information, including background data from third parties, will be retained for processing the current application and for subsequent consideration for other positions within Workday. The retention period is not fixed to a specific timeframe but rather extends as long as necessary for these stated purposes and legal compliance.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you apply for a job at Workday, we collect the personal information you provide in connection with your job application, including your name, contact information, employment and education history, and any other information you choose to include in your application or resume. We may also collect information from third parties, such as references or background check providers. We retain your application information for as long as necessary to process your application and, if your application is unsuccessful, for a period of time thereafter in order to consider you for other positions or as otherwise required by law.

— Excerpt from Workday's Workday Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Workday Privacy Statement
Entity
Workday
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006310
Document ID
CA-D-00643
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1d1c8751f74511b4904051a1bdb007f27fb1c00c83b0a76e5a3f374aa1db5246
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 08:59 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Workday
Document: Workday Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-006310
Captured: 2026-05-08 08:59:38 UTC
SHA-256: 1d1c8751f74511b4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/workday/workday-privacy-statement/job-applicant-data-collection-and-retention/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Workday's Job Applicant Data Collection and Retention clause do?

The provision establishes the scope and duration of personal data collection and retention practices for the recruitment process. It specifies that retention extends beyond the initial application decision to enable evaluation for future openings, which affects how long applicant data remains within Workday's systems and the legal basis for that retention.

How does this clause affect you?

Job applicants' personal information, including background data from third parties, will be retained for processing the current application and for subsequent consideration for other positions within Workday. The retention period is not fixed to a specific timeframe but rather extends as long as necessary for these stated purposes and legal compliance.

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