MauLocum (“we”, “our”, or “the Platform”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our web-based locum hiring platform.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal information such as name, email, and phone number
• User role (locum professional, healthcare provider, admin)
• Professional credentials (e.g. APC, certificates)
• System data such as IP address, browser type, and activity logs

2. Purpose of Data Collection

• Account registration and authentication
• Verification of healthcare professionals
• Locum job posting, browsing, and applications
• Platform communication and notifications
• System security, analytics, and improvements

3. PDPA Compliance

MauLocum complies with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia. Personal data is processed only with user consent, for contractual necessity, or to comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

Your data is only shared with verified users (e.g. clinics viewing applicants), system administrators, or trusted service providers under strict confidentiality. We do not sell or trade user data.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures including encryption, secure authentication, role-based access control, and administrative moderation to protect user data.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide platform services, comply with regulations, and support audit or dispute resolution.

7. User Rights

• Access and update personal information
• Request data deletion (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent
• Submit privacy-related complaints

8. Cookies

MauLocum uses cookies to maintain sessions, improve usability, and analyze traffic. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

MauLocum Project Team
Kulliyyah of Information & Communication Technology
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Email: maulocum.project@iium.edu.my