{"id":24410,"date":"2026-11-03T17:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=24410"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:10:30","slug":"recruitment-records-retention","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/talent-management\/talent-acquisition\/recruitment\/recruitment-records-retention\/","title":{"rendered":"What must an employer do with any records made during the selection process?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f85887e8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-929090b5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employer should always keep a record of each interview conducted, and in particular record the reasons for the selection of the successful applicant and the reasons for the rejection of the unsuccessful candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These records would be needed if one of the unsuccessful candidates were to bring a claim for unlawful discrimination. The time limit for a discrimination claim to be brought to an employment tribunal is six months from the date of the alleged act of discrimination, where the act takes place on or after 1 October 2026. For claims about events before 1 October 2026, the previous three-month time limit applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As time limits can be extended to take account of the early conciliation procedure, and in other limited circumstances, the employer may decide to retain records for at least 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To comply with its data protection obligations, the employer must keep the records for no longer than is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bg-light-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1e3dc65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 id=\"h-looking-for-more-than-a-quick-answer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Looking for more than a quick answer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For guidance that reflects the latest developments, discover how HR &amp; Compliance Centre can support your team with comprehensive resources, practical tools and expert guidance, including our extensive FAQ library and Ask the Expert service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/lets-talk\/?intcmp=faq|contact-us|speak-to-an-expert\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:500px;border-top-right-radius:500px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px;border-bottom-right-radius:500px\">Speak with our experts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-55a2a271 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 id=\"h-get-expert-hr-guidance-at-your-fingertips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Get expert HR guidance at your fingertips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access trusted, up-to-date guidance and practical resources to help your team navigate HR compliance and employment law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/products\/hr-compliance-centre\/?intcmp=cta|faq|hrcc|explore\" style=\"border-radius:25px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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