Hello, this is the flex team. Thank you for always using flex.
To improve the efficiency of the recruitment process and applicant convenience, and to comply with the latest personal information protection guidelines,
the personal information collection method on the [Apply for Job Posting] screen will be changed.
Please refer to the details below for your reference.
1. Background of the Change
According to the recently amended Personal Information Protection Act and the guidelines of the Personal Information Protection Commission, the principle is that personal information essential for service contracts and their fulfillment (such as conducting recruitment processes) should be collected and used based on 'legal grounds' rather than 'separate consent from the data subject'.
Accordingly, flex is improving the procedure that required unnecessary consent (such as forcing mandatory checkbox checks) from applicants,
in order to comply with legitimate collection principles based on legal grounds.
* Reference: Personal Information Protection Commission - Personal Information Protection Guidelines (attached below) pp.7, 16 - Minimum personal information necessary for recruitment processes can be collected without consent from the data subject." (p.16) - "Caution against obtaining unnecessary consent for information needed for service contracts"
2. Key Changes
The existing [Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (Required)] checkbox and the [Matters Regarding Entrustment of Personal Information Processing] section at the bottom will be consolidated and simplified.
Category | Before | After |
Collection Method | Applicant directly consents via mandatory checkbox | Checkbox removed, replaced with informational notice |
Screen Layout | ① Collection consent form (with checkbox) | ① Consolidated into 'Notice on Collection and Use of Personal Information' (view only) |
Sensitive Information | Consent for sensitive information collection (mandatory check) | No change |
3. Detailed Screen Changes (Example)
The screen that applicants will see at the bottom of job postings will change as follows.
[Full Text of the Updated Notice]
{Company Name} (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has entrusted the personal information processing tasks necessary for receiving applications and conducting the recruitment process through "flex." flex, Inc. complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws to lawfully process personal information and manage it safely, in order to protect the freedom and rights of data subjects.
In accordance with Article 30 of the Personal Information Protection Act, flex, Inc. has established and publicly disclosed a Privacy Policy (https://privacypolicy.flex.team) to inform data subjects of the procedures and standards for personal information processing and protection, and to promptly and smoothly handle related complaints.
4. Effective Date of Change
Effective date: February 16, 2026 (scheduled)
The updated screen will be applied to all applications submitted after the effective date.
flex will continue to do its best to safely protect users' personal information and build a more trustworthy recruitment culture.
If you have any questions, please contact the flex customer center.
Thank you.
FAQ
Is it legally okay to remove the mandatory consent checkbox?
Is it legally okay to remove the mandatory consent checkbox?
Yes, there is no issue. This change is in line with the intent of the 2023 amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act.
Essential information for conducting recruitment processes (name, contact information, resume, etc.) is collected based on 'legal grounds' for contract conclusion and fulfillment, so a separate consent procedure is not mandatory.
Does this mean applicants' personal information is used freely without consent?
Does this mean applicants' personal information is used freely without consent?
No. Personal information is processed only within the scope necessary for the recruitment process, based on legitimate legal grounds and purposes under the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws. Additionally, flex publicly discloses its Privacy Policy and complies with safe management standards.
Is sensitive information also collected without a checkbox?
Is sensitive information also collected without a checkbox?
No. Since the collection of sensitive information such as beliefs, health information, and unique identification information is restricted in principle, the existing procedure for obtaining separate consent from the data subject (checkbox) is maintained as before.