Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

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Let’s face it, hiring is messy. An ATS is meant to clean it up by organizing your pipeline and automating the grunt work. But for any company dealing with sensitive data, that’s only half the story. The real job of an ATS is to be a vault. Every single resume you receive is a liability under GDPR, packed with personal details people trust you with. A breach isn't just an IT problem; it's a compliance failure that can cost a fortune.