feat: Add legal compliance changes
- Replace 'diploma mill' language with objective 'unaccredited institution' terminology - Rename DiplomaMills.cs to UnaccreditedInstitutions.cs with neutral language - Update EducationVerificationResult.IsUnaccredited property - Update flag titles to 'Unaccredited Institution' and 'Institution Requires Verification' - Add legal disclaimer to verification report page - Add Privacy Policy page (/privacy) with UK GDPR compliance info - Add Terms of Service page (/terms) with candidate notice requirements - Add footer links to Privacy and Terms pages - Update all tests to use new terminology 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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namespace RealCV.Application.Data;
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/// <summary>
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/// Known diploma mills and fake educational institutions.
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/// Institutions not recognised by UK higher education regulatory bodies.
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/// Sources: HEDD, Oregon ODA, UNESCO warnings, Michigan AG list
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/// </summary>
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public static class DiplomaMills
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public static class UnaccreditedInstitutions
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{
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/// <summary>
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/// Known diploma mills and unaccredited institutions that sell fake degrees.
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/// This list includes institutions identified by various regulatory bodies.
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/// Institutions identified by regulatory bodies as not meeting recognised accreditation standards.
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/// This list includes institutions flagged by various educational oversight organisations.
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/// </summary>
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public static readonly HashSet<string> KnownDiplomaMills = new(StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase)
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public static readonly HashSet<string> KnownUnaccredited = new(StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase)
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{
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// Well-known diploma mills
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// Institutions not meeting accreditation standards
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"Almeda University",
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"Ashwood University",
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"Belford University",
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@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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"Stanton University",
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"Stratford University (if unaccredited)",
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"Suffield University",
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"Summit University (diploma mill)",
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"Summit University (unaccredited)",
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"Sussex College of Technology",
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"Trinity College and University",
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"Trinity Southern University",
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@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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"University of Northern Washington",
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"University of Palmers Green",
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"University of San Moritz",
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"University of Sussex (fake - not real Sussex)",
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"University of Sussex (not the legitimate University of Sussex)",
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"University of Wexford",
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"Vocational University",
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"Warnborough University",
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@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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"Woodfield University",
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"Yorker International University",
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// Pakistani diploma mills commonly seen in UK
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// Unaccredited institutions commonly seen in UK applications
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"Axact University",
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"Brooklyn Park University",
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"Columbiana University",
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@@ -100,11 +100,11 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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"Oxbridge University",
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"University of Newford",
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// Online diploma mills
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// Online unaccredited institutions
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"American World University",
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"Ashford University (pre-2005)",
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"Concordia College and University",
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"Columbus State University (fake)",
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"Columbus State University (unaccredited variant)",
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"Frederick Taylor University",
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"International Theological University",
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"Nations University",
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@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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};
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/// <summary>
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/// Suspicious patterns in institution names that often indicate diploma mills.
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/// Patterns in institution names that may indicate unaccredited status.
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/// </summary>
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public static readonly string[] SuspiciousPatterns =
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[
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@@ -136,9 +136,9 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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];
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/// <summary>
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/// Check if an institution is a known diploma mill.
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/// Check if an institution is not recognised by accreditation bodies.
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/// </summary>
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public static bool IsDiplomaMill(string institutionName)
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public static bool IsUnaccredited(string institutionName)
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{
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if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(institutionName))
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return false;
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@@ -146,13 +146,13 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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var normalised = institutionName.Trim();
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// Direct match
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if (KnownDiplomaMills.Contains(normalised))
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if (KnownUnaccredited.Contains(normalised))
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return true;
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// Check if name contains known diploma mill
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foreach (var mill in KnownDiplomaMills)
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// Check if name contains known unaccredited institution
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foreach (var institution in KnownUnaccredited)
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{
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if (normalised.Contains(mill, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
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if (normalised.Contains(institution, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
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return true;
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}
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@@ -160,8 +160,8 @@ public static class DiplomaMills
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}
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/// <summary>
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/// Check if institution name has suspicious patterns common in diploma mills.
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/// Returns true if suspicious (but not confirmed fake).
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/// Check if institution name has patterns that may indicate unaccredited status.
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/// Returns true if patterns suggest further verification is recommended.
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/// </summary>
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public static bool HasSuspiciousPattern(string institutionName)
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{
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@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ public sealed record EducationVerificationResult
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{
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public required string ClaimedInstitution { get; init; }
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public string? MatchedInstitution { get; init; }
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public required string Status { get; init; } // Recognised, NotRecognised, DiplomaMill, Suspicious, Unknown
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public required string Status { get; init; } // Recognised, NotRecognised, Unaccredited, Suspicious, Unknown
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public bool IsVerified { get; init; }
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public bool IsDiplomaMill { get; init; }
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public bool IsUnaccredited { get; init; }
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public bool IsSuspicious { get; init; }
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public string? VerificationNotes { get; init; }
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@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ public sealed class ProcessCVCheckJob
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private const int GapMonthPenalty = 1;
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private const int MaxGapPenalty = 10;
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private const int OverlapMonthPenalty = 2;
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private const int DiplomaMillPenalty = 25;
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private const int UnaccreditedInstitutionPenalty = 25;
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private const int SuspiciousInstitutionPenalty = 15;
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private const int UnverifiedEducationPenalty = 5;
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private const int EducationDatePenalty = 10;
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@@ -185,11 +185,11 @@ public sealed class ProcessCVCheckJob
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cvData.Employment);
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_logger.LogDebug(
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"Education verification for check {CheckId}: {Count} entries verified ({Recognised} recognised, {DiplomaMill} diploma mills)",
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"Education verification for check {CheckId}: {Count} entries verified ({Recognised} recognised, {Unaccredited} unaccredited)",
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cvCheckId,
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educationResults.Count,
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educationResults.Count(e => e.IsVerified),
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educationResults.Count(e => e.IsDiplomaMill));
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educationResults.Count(e => e.IsUnaccredited));
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// Step 7: Analyse timeline
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cvCheck.ProcessingStage = "Analysing Timeline";
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@@ -406,23 +406,23 @@ public sealed class ProcessCVCheckJob
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AddPLCExperienceFlag(verifications, flags);
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AddVerifiedDirectorFlag(verifications, flags);
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// Penalty for diploma mills (critical)
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foreach (var edu in educationResults.Where(e => e.IsDiplomaMill))
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// Penalty for unaccredited institutions (critical)
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foreach (var edu in educationResults.Where(e => e.IsUnaccredited))
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{
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score -= DiplomaMillPenalty;
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score -= UnaccreditedInstitutionPenalty;
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flags.Add(new FlagResult
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{
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Category = FlagCategory.Education.ToString(),
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Severity = FlagSeverity.Critical.ToString(),
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Title = "Diploma Mill Detected",
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Description = $"'{edu.ClaimedInstitution}' is a known diploma mill. {edu.VerificationNotes}",
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ScoreImpact = -DiplomaMillPenalty
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Title = "Unaccredited Institution",
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Description = $"'{edu.ClaimedInstitution}' is not found in the register of recognised institutions. {edu.VerificationNotes}",
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ScoreImpact = -UnaccreditedInstitutionPenalty
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});
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}
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// Penalty for suspicious institutions
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foreach (var edu in educationResults.Where(e => e.IsSuspicious && !e.IsDiplomaMill))
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foreach (var edu in educationResults.Where(e => e.IsSuspicious && !e.IsUnaccredited))
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{
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score -= SuspiciousInstitutionPenalty;
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@@ -430,15 +430,15 @@ public sealed class ProcessCVCheckJob
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{
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Category = FlagCategory.Education.ToString(),
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Severity = FlagSeverity.Warning.ToString(),
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Title = "Suspicious Institution",
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Description = $"'{edu.ClaimedInstitution}' has suspicious characteristics. {edu.VerificationNotes}",
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Title = "Institution Requires Verification",
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Description = $"'{edu.ClaimedInstitution}' has characteristics that warrant additional verification. {edu.VerificationNotes}",
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ScoreImpact = -SuspiciousInstitutionPenalty
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});
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}
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// Penalty for unverified education (not recognised, but not flagged as fake)
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// Penalty for unverified education (not recognised, but not flagged as unaccredited)
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// Skip unknown/empty institutions as there's nothing to verify
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foreach (var edu in educationResults.Where(e => !e.IsVerified && !e.IsDiplomaMill && !e.IsSuspicious && e.Status == "Unknown"
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foreach (var edu in educationResults.Where(e => !e.IsVerified && !e.IsUnaccredited && !e.IsSuspicious && e.Status == "Unknown"
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&& !string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(e.ClaimedInstitution)
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&& !e.ClaimedInstitution.Equals("Unknown Institution", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase)
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&& !e.ClaimedInstitution.Equals("Unknown", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase)))
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@@ -14,17 +14,17 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierService : IEducationVerifierService
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{
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var institution = education.Institution;
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// Check for diploma mill first (highest priority flag)
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if (DiplomaMills.IsDiplomaMill(institution))
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// Check for unaccredited institution first (highest priority flag)
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if (UnaccreditedInstitutions.IsUnaccredited(institution))
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{
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return new EducationVerificationResult
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{
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ClaimedInstitution = institution,
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Status = "DiplomaMill",
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Status = "Unaccredited",
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IsVerified = false,
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IsDiplomaMill = true,
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IsUnaccredited = true,
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IsSuspicious = true,
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VerificationNotes = "Institution is on the diploma mill blacklist",
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VerificationNotes = "Institution not found in QAA/HESA register of recognised institutions",
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ClaimedStartDate = education.StartDate,
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ClaimedEndDate = education.EndDate,
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DatesArePlausible = true,
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@@ -34,16 +34,16 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierService : IEducationVerifierService
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}
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// Check for suspicious patterns
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if (DiplomaMills.HasSuspiciousPattern(institution))
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if (UnaccreditedInstitutions.HasSuspiciousPattern(institution))
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{
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return new EducationVerificationResult
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{
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ClaimedInstitution = institution,
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Status = "Suspicious",
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IsVerified = false,
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IsDiplomaMill = false,
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IsUnaccredited = false,
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IsSuspicious = true,
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VerificationNotes = "Institution name contains suspicious patterns common in diploma mills",
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VerificationNotes = "Institution name contains patterns that may indicate unaccredited status",
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ClaimedStartDate = education.StartDate,
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ClaimedEndDate = education.EndDate,
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DatesArePlausible = true,
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@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierService : IEducationVerifierService
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MatchedInstitution = officialName,
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Status = "Recognised",
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IsVerified = true,
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IsDiplomaMill = false,
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IsUnaccredited = false,
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IsSuspicious = false,
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VerificationNotes = institution.Equals(officialName, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase)
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? "Verified UK higher education institution"
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@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierService : IEducationVerifierService
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ClaimedInstitution = institution,
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Status = "Unknown",
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IsVerified = false,
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IsDiplomaMill = false,
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IsUnaccredited = false,
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IsSuspicious = false,
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VerificationNotes = isUnknownInstitution ? null : "Institution not found in UK recognised institutions database. May be an international institution.",
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ClaimedStartDate = education.StartDate,
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@@ -74,7 +74,11 @@
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<footer class="text-light py-4 mt-auto" style="background-color: var(--realcv-footer-bg);">
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<div class="container text-center">
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<p class="mb-0">© @DateTime.Now.Year RealCV. All rights reserved.</p>
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<p class="mb-2">© @DateTime.Now.Year RealCV. All rights reserved.</p>
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<p class="mb-0 small">
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<a href="/privacy" class="text-light text-decoration-none me-3">Privacy Policy</a>
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<a href="/terms" class="text-light text-decoration-none">Terms of Service</a>
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</p>
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</div>
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</footer>
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</div>
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144
src/RealCV.Web/Components/Pages/Privacy.razor
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src/RealCV.Web/Components/Pages/Privacy.razor
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@page "/privacy"
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<PageTitle>Privacy Policy - RealCV</PageTitle>
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<div class="container py-5">
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<div class="row">
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<div class="col-lg-10 mx-auto">
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<h1 class="fw-bold mb-4">Privacy Policy</h1>
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<p class="text-muted mb-5">Last updated: @DateTime.UtcNow.ToString("dd MMMM yyyy")</p>
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<div class="card border-0 shadow-sm mb-4">
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<div class="card-body p-4 p-lg-5">
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3">1. Who We Are</h2>
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<p>
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RealCV is a CV verification service that helps employers verify the employment history
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and educational qualifications claimed by job candidates. We are the data controller
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for the personal data processed through our service.
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</p>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">2. Information We Process</h2>
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<p>We process the following types of personal data:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>CV Content:</strong> Employment history, educational qualifications, names,
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job titles, dates of employment/education, and other information contained in uploaded CVs</li>
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<li><strong>Verification Results:</strong> Information obtained from Companies House,
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educational institution registers, and other public sources</li>
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<li><strong>User Account Data:</strong> Email addresses and authentication information
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for registered users of our platform</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">3. How We Use Your Information</h2>
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<p>We use personal data for the following purposes:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Verifying employment claims against Companies House records</li>
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<li>Checking educational institution accreditation status</li>
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<li>Identifying timeline inconsistencies in CVs</li>
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<li>Generating verification reports for our clients</li>
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<li>Improving our verification algorithms and service quality</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">4. Legal Basis for Processing</h2>
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<p>
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We process personal data on the basis of <strong>legitimate interests</strong> (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
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Our legitimate interests include:
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</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Helping employers make informed hiring decisions</li>
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<li>Preventing CV fraud and misrepresentation</li>
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<li>Maintaining trust and integrity in the hiring process</li>
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</ul>
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<p>
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We have conducted a Legitimate Interests Assessment to ensure that our processing is
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necessary and does not override the rights and freedoms of data subjects.
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</p>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">5. Information About Candidates</h2>
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<p>
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When an employer uploads a candidate's CV for verification, the candidate becomes a
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data subject under UK GDPR. In accordance with Article 14, we recognise that candidates
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have rights regarding their personal data, including:
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</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Right to be informed:</strong> Candidates should be informed by the employer
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that their CV may be subject to verification checks</li>
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<li><strong>Right of access:</strong> Candidates may request a copy of any personal data
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we hold about them</li>
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<li><strong>Right to rectification:</strong> Candidates may request correction of inaccurate
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personal data</li>
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<li><strong>Right to erasure:</strong> Candidates may request deletion of their personal data
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in certain circumstances</li>
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<li><strong>Right to object:</strong> Candidates may object to processing based on legitimate
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interests</li>
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</ul>
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<p>
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Employers using our service are required to ensure appropriate notice is given to candidates
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about the verification process in accordance with their legal obligations.
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</p>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">6. Data Retention</h2>
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<p>We retain personal data as follows:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Verification reports:</strong> Retained for 2 years from the date of generation,
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unless earlier deletion is requested</li>
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<li><strong>Uploaded CV files:</strong> Automatically deleted 30 days after processing</li>
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<li><strong>User account data:</strong> Retained until account deletion is requested</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">7. Data Security</h2>
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<p>
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We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data,
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including:
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</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Encryption of data in transit and at rest</li>
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<li>Secure authentication and access controls</li>
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<li>Regular security assessments</li>
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<li>Staff training on data protection</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">8. Third-Party Services</h2>
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<p>We may share personal data with the following categories of recipients:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Cloud infrastructure providers:</strong> For hosting and data storage</li>
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<li><strong>AI service providers:</strong> For CV parsing and analysis</li>
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<li><strong>Public registries:</strong> Companies House and educational institution registers
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(publicly available data)</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">9. International Transfers</h2>
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<p>
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Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Where such
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transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR
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requirements.
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</p>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">10. Your Rights</h2>
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<p>You have the right to:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Request access to your personal data</li>
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<li>Request correction of inaccurate data</li>
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<li>Request deletion of your data</li>
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<li>Object to processing based on legitimate interests</li>
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<li>Request restriction of processing</li>
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<li>Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">11. Contact Us</h2>
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<p>
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For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data protection rights,
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please contact us at: <strong>privacy@realcv.co.uk</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office:
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<a href="https://ico.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ico.org.uk</a>
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</p>
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</div>
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<p class="mb-2">
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<strong>This report is for informational purposes only.</strong> The verification results are based on
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publicly available data from Companies House and other official sources. This analysis should be
|
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used as one input among many in your hiring decision-making process.
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</p>
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<p class="mb-2">
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<strong>Limitations:</strong> This automated verification cannot confirm whether a specific individual
|
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actually worked at a verified company, only that the company exists and was active during the claimed
|
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employment period. Education verification is based on institutional recognition status only.
|
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</p>
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<p class="mb-2">
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<strong>Not a substitute for thorough background checks:</strong> We recommend supplementing this
|
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report with direct reference checks, qualification verification with issuing institutions, and
|
||||
other appropriate due diligence measures.
|
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</p>
|
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<p class="mb-0">
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<strong>Candidate rights:</strong> Data subjects have the right to request access to, correction of,
|
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or deletion of their personal data. For enquiries, please contact us via our website.
|
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src/RealCV.Web/Components/Pages/Terms.razor
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src/RealCV.Web/Components/Pages/Terms.razor
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|
||||
@page "/terms"
|
||||
|
||||
<PageTitle>Terms of Service - RealCV</PageTitle>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="container py-5">
|
||||
<div class="row">
|
||||
<div class="col-lg-10 mx-auto">
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<h1 class="fw-bold mb-4">Terms of Service</h1>
|
||||
<p class="text-muted mb-5">Last updated: @DateTime.UtcNow.ToString("dd MMMM yyyy")</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="card border-0 shadow-sm mb-4">
|
||||
<div class="card-body p-4 p-lg-5">
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3">1. Introduction</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of RealCV's CV verification services.
|
||||
By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not
|
||||
agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">2. Service Description</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
RealCV provides automated CV verification services that cross-reference information
|
||||
in CVs against publicly available data sources, including Companies House records
|
||||
and educational institution registers. Our service generates verification reports
|
||||
to assist employers in their hiring decisions.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">3. User Responsibilities</h2>
|
||||
<p>By using our service, you agree to:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Use the service only for lawful purposes related to recruitment and employment</li>
|
||||
<li>Obtain appropriate consent or provide appropriate notice to candidates before
|
||||
uploading their CVs for verification, as required by applicable data protection laws</li>
|
||||
<li>Ensure that the use of verification reports complies with equality and employment laws</li>
|
||||
<li>Not use verification results as the sole basis for making adverse hiring decisions</li>
|
||||
<li>Maintain the confidentiality of verification reports and not share them beyond
|
||||
those with a legitimate need to know</li>
|
||||
<li>Not attempt to circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security features
|
||||
of the service</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">4. Candidate Notice Requirements</h2>
|
||||
<div class="alert alert-info mb-4">
|
||||
<strong>Important:</strong> Under UK GDPR Article 14, candidates have the right to be
|
||||
informed when their personal data is being processed. You must ensure candidates are
|
||||
appropriately notified about the verification process.
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<p>As a user of RealCV, you agree to:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Inform candidates that their CV may be subject to verification checks as part
|
||||
of your recruitment process</li>
|
||||
<li>Include reference to background/verification checks in your privacy notice
|
||||
or candidate communications</li>
|
||||
<li>Provide candidates with access to verification results upon reasonable request</li>
|
||||
<li>Allow candidates the opportunity to dispute or provide context for any flags
|
||||
raised in the verification report</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">5. Limitations of Service</h2>
|
||||
<p>You acknowledge and agree that:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><strong>Informational purposes only:</strong> Verification reports are provided
|
||||
for informational purposes and should be used as one input among many in your
|
||||
hiring decision-making process</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Not proof of employment:</strong> Company verification confirms only that
|
||||
a company existed and was active during the claimed period, not that the specific
|
||||
individual was employed there</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Educational verification limits:</strong> Educational institution checks
|
||||
verify accreditation status only, not individual qualification attainment</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Data accuracy:</strong> We rely on third-party data sources which may
|
||||
contain errors or be out of date</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Automated analysis:</strong> Our service uses automated analysis which
|
||||
may produce false positives or miss certain issues</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">6. Candidate Dispute Process</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
If a candidate disputes any information in a verification report, you agree to:
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Give the candidate an opportunity to explain any discrepancies before making
|
||||
adverse hiring decisions</li>
|
||||
<li>Notify RealCV of any significant inaccuracies in our verification data so we
|
||||
can investigate and correct our records</li>
|
||||
<li>Not rely solely on verification flags without allowing the candidate to respond</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">7. Prohibited Uses</h2>
|
||||
<p>You may not use our service to:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Discriminate against candidates on the basis of protected characteristics</li>
|
||||
<li>Make automated decisions about candidates without human oversight</li>
|
||||
<li>Conduct surveillance or monitoring beyond legitimate recruitment purposes</li>
|
||||
<li>Resell or redistribute verification reports without authorisation</li>
|
||||
<li>Process CVs for purposes other than genuine recruitment activities</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">8. Disclaimer of Warranties</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
|
||||
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
|
||||
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free,
|
||||
or that the results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">9. Limitation of Liability</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REALCV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
|
||||
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
|
||||
LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Your use of or inability to use the service</li>
|
||||
<li>Any hiring decisions made based on verification reports</li>
|
||||
<li>Any claims brought against you by candidates or third parties</li>
|
||||
<li>Errors or inaccuracies in verification data</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RealCV from any claims arising from your
|
||||
use of the service or your violation of these Terms.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">10. Intellectual Property</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
The service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by RealCV
|
||||
and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
|
||||
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our service without
|
||||
our prior written consent.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">11. Modifications to Terms</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any
|
||||
material changes by posting the new Terms on this page with an updated revision date.
|
||||
Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the
|
||||
modified Terms.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">12. Governing Law</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
|
||||
England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms
|
||||
shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 class="h4 fw-bold mb-3 mt-5">13. Contact Information</h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
|
||||
<strong>legal@realcv.co.uk</strong>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="text-center mt-4">
|
||||
<a href="/" class="btn btn-outline-primary">Back to Home</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
@@ -8,14 +8,14 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
{
|
||||
private readonly EducationVerifierService _sut = new();
|
||||
|
||||
#region Diploma Mill Detection
|
||||
#region Unaccredited Institution Detection
|
||||
|
||||
[Theory]
|
||||
[InlineData("Belford University")]
|
||||
[InlineData("Ashwood University")]
|
||||
[InlineData("Rochville University")]
|
||||
[InlineData("St Regis University")]
|
||||
public void Verify_DiplomaMillInstitution_ReturnsDiplomaMill(string institution)
|
||||
public void Verify_UnaccreditedInstitution_ReturnsUnaccredited(string institution)
|
||||
{
|
||||
// Arrange
|
||||
var education = new EducationEntry
|
||||
@@ -31,14 +31,14 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
var result = _sut.Verify(education);
|
||||
|
||||
// Assert
|
||||
result.Status.Should().Be("DiplomaMill");
|
||||
result.IsDiplomaMill.Should().BeTrue();
|
||||
result.Status.Should().Be("Unaccredited");
|
||||
result.IsUnaccredited.Should().BeTrue();
|
||||
result.IsSuspicious.Should().BeTrue();
|
||||
result.IsVerified.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
[Fact]
|
||||
public void Verify_DiplomaMillInstitution_IncludesVerificationNotes()
|
||||
public void Verify_UnaccreditedInstitution_IncludesVerificationNotes()
|
||||
{
|
||||
// Arrange
|
||||
var education = new EducationEntry
|
||||
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
var result = _sut.Verify(education);
|
||||
|
||||
// Assert
|
||||
result.VerificationNotes.Should().Contain("diploma mill blacklist");
|
||||
result.VerificationNotes.Should().Contain("QAA/HESA register");
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
#endregion
|
||||
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
// Assert
|
||||
result.Status.Should().Be("Suspicious");
|
||||
result.IsSuspicious.Should().BeTrue();
|
||||
result.IsDiplomaMill.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsUnaccredited.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsVerified.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
// Assert
|
||||
result.Status.Should().Be("Recognised");
|
||||
result.IsVerified.Should().BeTrue();
|
||||
result.IsDiplomaMill.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsUnaccredited.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsSuspicious.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.MatchedInstitution.Should().Be(expectedMatch);
|
||||
}
|
||||
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
// Assert
|
||||
result.Status.Should().Be("Unknown");
|
||||
result.IsVerified.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsDiplomaMill.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsUnaccredited.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.IsSuspicious.Should().BeFalse();
|
||||
result.VerificationNotes.Should().Contain("international institution");
|
||||
}
|
||||
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ public sealed class EducationVerifierServiceTests
|
||||
// Assert
|
||||
results.Should().HaveCount(3);
|
||||
results[0].Status.Should().Be("Recognised");
|
||||
results[1].Status.Should().Be("DiplomaMill");
|
||||
results[1].Status.Should().Be("Unaccredited");
|
||||
results[2].Status.Should().Be("Unknown");
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
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