Privacy Policy

In accordance with PIEPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), EquityLine HR has a Privacy Policy in place to protect the use and disclosure of your personal information. Personal Information is defined as any information about you including: your contact details; employment, salary, education history; information obtained through reference checks; skill testing results; placement performance and interview notes prepared by EquityLine HR representatives.

EquityLine HR will obtain your information from you during an interview, from your resume, and during on-going contact with you. EquityLine HR will store your information in our internal applicant database for the purpose of assisting you in finding employment opportunities, to work with you over time in your career, and then if you commence employment with an EquityLine HR client, your information will be used and stored for the purpose of payroll.

You consent to the disclosure of your personal information, resume, and any background check results (if applicable) to EquityLine HR clients during the client’s screening process, and to EquityLine HR representatives who provide you with placement services. Your payroll information will not be disclosed to clients.

You further consent to the retention of your personal information by EquityLine HR for as long as you are using the company’s placement services, and until you close your employment record with EquityLine HR. You understand that there are safeguards in place to ensure that your personal information will not be inadvertently disclosed or stolen.

In the event that you wish to withdraw your consent to the use, disclosure and retention of your personal information, it is your responsibility to inform EquityLine HR in writing, at which time you will be informed by EquityLine HR whether and how such withdrawal will affect the services being provided to you. Payroll information will be retained for seven years as per Canada Revenue Agency requirements.

For access to your personal information, you may contact info@equitylinehr.com​