Privacy in the household

PDPA, helper biodata and family privacy

Employment applications involve sensitive information. Employers, helpers and agencies should handle documents, photographs and household details carefully.

Do not post a passport, Work Permit, FIN, home address, medical record, bank detail or unredacted biodata in public chats or social media.

For prospective employers

Use helper information only for genuine assessment and hiring. Do not redistribute biodata, download private documents unnecessarily or share interview recordings without permission.

For helpers

Ask before photographing or posting an employer’s children, elderly family members, home, mail, access cards or daily routines. Household information can create privacy and security risks.

For testimonials and handover media

Photographs or videos should follow the permission obtained. A person who agreed to a private handover photograph may not have agreed to public advertising or indefinite reuse.

How Jans Maid Pte Ltd handles personal data

Read the Jans Maid Pte Ltd Privacy Policy for collection, use, disclosure, retention, access and correction information.

General PDPA information is available from Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission.

Practical summary

What to remember.

Access helper biodata only for genuine assessment and do not forward private documents to unrelated people or public groups.
Obtain clear permission before publishing testimonials, handover photographs, interview recordings or household images.
Remove or obscure identity numbers, addresses, medical details, signatures, bank information and other unnecessary personal data before sharing.

Direct answers

Frequently asked questions.

These answers are general. Current requirements and case-specific terms should be confirmed before you proceed.

Can I forward helper biodata to family members?

Limit access to people genuinely involved in the hiring decision, use the approved private channel and do not repost or circulate the documents more widely.

Does permission for a handover photograph include advertising use?

Not automatically. The intended audience and use should match the permission obtained. Public website or social-media use should be clearly agreed.

What should I do with biodata after I choose another helper?

Avoid retaining or redistributing unnecessary copies. Delete or securely dispose of candidate information that you no longer need, subject to any lawful record-keeping requirement.

Related Jans Maid & Employment Agency guides.

Jans Maid Pte Ltd Privacy Policy

Read how personal data is collected, used, disclosed, retained and protected.

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Responsible interviews

Ask relevant questions and handle interview information carefully.

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Approved client stories

See how permission-based testimonials and placement moments are presented.

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Personal, case-specific guidance

Discuss your household needs with Jans Maid & Employment Agency.

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