Privacy Statement

The privacy of job applicants is important to us. We take every precaution to protect your personal information.The personal information you provide for potential employment and otherwise as part of the recruitment process will be held and processed for the purpose of the application and selection process only. All information gathered will be held and processed for the purpose of the applications, and for the selection process of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. For your security, the information you provide will betreated by the University as confidential.

Identification Data

The following personal data is collected via the online application form:

  • Mandatory fields: First name, last name, telephone number[s], email address, country, state, city, zip code, gender, date of birth, place of birth and nationality.

At this stage of the process, your personal data is collected and processed only to the extent necessary to communicate with you during the hiring process. If your application is successful, this information will be used for the pre-employment background. Your written consent [Letter of Authorization] will be requested before the background moves forward.

Access to Information

Only members of the talent management team and the search and screen committee will have access to your information. Your application will be stored in a secure, cloud-based format and subsequently on a University of Wisconsin-Platteville server. Information will not be shared, except for those in a "need-to-know" position, and those who will need to communicate with you. Again, if your application is successful, this information will be used for the pre-employment background. Your written consent [Letter of Authorization] will be requested before the background moves forward.

Safeguard of Information

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Information Technology department has implemented technologies and security practices to protect the stored personal information of our users from unauthorized access, improper use, alteration, unlawful or accidental destruction and accidental loss. We will continue to be vigilant in our security procedures as technology continues to change.

Change, Modify or Deleting Information

The information you enter as part of the online application form cannot be changed, modified or deleted once you submit the application. This insures the integrity of the information provided on the application. If you need to change, modify or delete information after submission, you will need to contact a member of the talent acquisition management team.

Data Storage

Personal information stored as a result of your online application, will be maintained according to the State of Wisconsin archival requirements and will be erased according to the University of Wisconsin System policies.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests or concerns regarding the personal information you have submitted as a result of this application process, please contact us at 608-342- 1176.