The Data Protection Act 1998 sets out requirements in relation to personal data. Personal data is any data relating to a living individual who can be identified from that data and other information which is held or is likely to be held by Star Medical Ltd (Star) and Star Medical Contracts Ltd (SMC) of 4 Kelso Place, Upper Bristol Rd, Bath, BA1 3AU. Star and SMC take their obligations under the 1998 Data Protection Act seriously. Information we may hold about you would include:

• Your personal details
• You may have supplied us with data such as your CV via this website, references and examination certificates.
• Sensitive personal data relating to your health, racial or ethnic original and the conviction of offences

What do we do with this information?

All the information supplied by you now or in the future, together with information and opinions relating to you which may be provided by yourself and others, will be entered into Star and SMC's database, and on your file. This information will be used to determine your suitability for employment by employers registered with Star and SMC. It may also be used to obtain legal advice or for conducting legal proceedings, complying with legal obligation, the prevention and detection of crime or fraud, and compliance with our legal requirements and for the proper conduct of our business.

Do we disclose your data to third parties?

The information you supply, including, where relevant, your sensitive personal data, will be disclosed to Star and SMC's staff, agents and employers seeking candidates for employment. Star and SMC will only forward your information to prospective employers with your prior consent. It'll be disclosed to people to whom we may transfer rights and obligations in connection with our business, and to any organisations who provide a service to us, and who have agreed to keep your information confidential. It'll also be disclosed to third parties where required or permitted by law.

Star and SMC is the data controller for the information you supply. The information you supply will be held on our database for as long as is appropriate for the proper conduct of our business.