Compliance and Ethics—
GDPR & Data Protection Policy TalentPharm Forensic Search Limited ("we") is a UK recruitment business operating in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We process candidate CVs and contact details for recruitment purposes under legitimate interest. We process client contact details and job specifications under contractual necessity.
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable
All data is stored securely with access restricted to authorised personnel.
For data requests or questions: Email: [email protected] We respond within 10 working days.
We are exempt from appointing a Data Protection Officer under UK GDPR Article 37.
Anti-Bribery Policy—
1. Core Principle
We prohibit all forms of bribery under the UK Bribery Act 2010, including:
Gifts/Entertainment: Exceeding £50 value per annum per recipient
Facilitation Payments: Illegal under Section 6 of the Act
Third-Party Risks: All suppliers/vendors pre-vetted
2. Recruitment-Specific Safeguards
Candidate Fees: Never charged
Client Incentives: No commission rebates
Whistleblowing: Secure reporting via [email protected] (anonymous option available)
3. Enforcement
Annual staff training with signed acknowledgments
Immediate termination for violations
Annual board review
Modern Slavery Statement—
TalentPharm Forensic Search Limited acknowledges the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. While not legally required to publish a formal statement (under £36m turnover), we confirm:
1. Our Business
We operate as a specialist recruitment agency in the pharmaceutical sector, placing permanent and contract staff.
2. Supply Chain
Our supply chain is limited to:
UK-based IT/office suppliers
Professional services (accountancy, legal)
Recruitment software providers
1. Policies
We maintain:
Right-to-work verification for all candidates
Ethical recruitment practices aligned with REC standards
Whistleblowing protection for staff concerns
1. Next Steps
We will:
Review supplier contracts annually
Provide staff training on spotting exploitation risks
This statement applies to our UK operations for 2025.
Governance Framework —
1. Privacy & Data Protection
Scope: Candidate sourcing | Client engagements
Lawful Bases:
Legitimate Interest (Talent matching)
Contractual Necessity (Client services) Retention:
Active candidates: 12 months
Client data: Service duration + 1 year
2. Terms of Engagement
Key Provisions:
Candidate fees: None charged
Confidentiality: Standard NDAs available
Compliance: UK right-to-work verification
3. Digital Compliance
Cookies: Essential functionality only
Data storage: UK-based servers