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The updated Privacy Policy now explicitly discloses that ZipRecruiter may collect voice or audio recordings as part of Identity Data, a category of personal information not previously listed in the policy. The policy also expands its definition of AI to include large language models and similar tools used in job matching. Under the revised terms, when you authorize ZipRecruiter to connect your account with a third-party platform (such as LinkedIn or Google), the company gains permission to access relevant information you provided to that platform. You can review the prior version of the policy through a link provided in the updated document.
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In the event you still have unresolved concerns, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular to the data protection authority in the country of your habitual residence or place of work.
If the EU or UK General Data Protection Regulation applies to our processing of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint in the Member State of the European Union of your habitual residence, place of work, or the alleged violation of the GDPR.
"If we are not able to address your concern and if you are located in the EEA, Switzerland, or the U.K., you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority where you are located or where the issue took place.Excerpt from ZipRecruiter's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If we are not able to address your concern and if you are located in the EEA, Switzerland, or the U.K., you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority where you are located or where the issue took place.”
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