Securing Recruitment and HR Sector Communications with Mailock

At Beyond Encryption, we understand the challenges that come with safeguarding sensitive data in today’s fast-changing digital world.

That’s why we’ve embarked on a bold mission to transform email security in the recruitment sector with our secure email platform, Mailock.

Meeting Recruitment’s Unique Data Protection Needs

The recruitment and HR industries handle vast amounts of personal and financial information daily.

Career histories, addresses, and bank details often change hands, making the risk of data breaches a constant concern.

Add to this the strict requirements of GDPR, and it’s clear that robust data protection measures aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential.

Bringing In Expert Industry Knowledge

To tackle these challenges, we’ve welcomed Steve Searle, cofounder and former managing director of Matchtech (now Gattaca plc), as our specialist adviser on recruitment security.

Steve’s expertise in scaling businesses and guiding startups brings invaluable insights to our mission.

His deep understanding of the recruitment industry ensures that we’re building solutions that address the real-world problems faced by recruiters, HR professionals, and their support teams.

Why Secure Email Matters

Steve has highlighted the importance of secure communications in recruitment:

"The benefits of secure communications within the recruitment and HR industries are very clear, not least because of the sensitive nature of personal information being transmitted.

If you think about the type of data being sent daily, it includes people’s entire career histories, addresses, and of course bank details. In a post-GDPR world, we all know how important it is to keep that safe.

There’s also the element of protecting financially sensitive information within invoice and payroll functions, where privacy and fraud prevention are critical."

— Steve Searle, Recruitment Security Adviser, Beyond Encryption

His words reflect the risks of relying on traditional email systems and why adopting cutting-edge security tools is crucial to protect against fraud and maintain privacy.

Expanding Our Solutions for the Entire Recruitment Ecosystem

We’re not stopping at recruiters and HR teams.

Our vision is to extend Mailock to cover umbrella and contractor services, payroll teams, and even CRM software solutions.

This comprehensive approach ensures that every corner of the recruitment ecosystem has access to the security tools needed to protect their data.

A Word from Our CEO

Our CEO, Paul Holland, is thrilled to have Steve on board as we continue to innovate and expand.

“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Steve on board as such a prominent player in the recruitment industry’s evolution to date.

The recruitment sector is a huge ecosystem with its own complex web of support services.

Communication security, as ever, remains extremely important for every business within that ecosystem, and we’re making it our mission to give them the tools to keep their digital email data, and that of their clients, safe.”

— Paul Holland, Founder, Beyond Encryption

Setting a New Standard in Email Security

With advanced encryption and unique features like recipient identity verification, Mailock is redefining secure email communications.

These features help businesses protect sensitive information and maintain a verifiable audit trail of 'Digital Recorded Delivery®.'

This is a critical step forward for organisations aiming to stay secure and compliant in a digital-first world.

The Future of Recruitment Communications

Our work with Steve Searle is just the beginning of an exciting journey.

By prioritising secure communications, we’re helping the recruitment industry protect its sensitive data, build trust, and navigate an increasingly digital landscape with confidence.

FAQs

What Makes Mailock Unique for Recruitment?

Mailock’s advanced encryption and recipient identity verification features ensure sensitive information only reaches the right hands, safeguarding personal and financial data.

Who Can Benefit from Mailock?

Recruiters, HR teams, payroll services, and CRM software providers can all enhance their data protection with Mailock’s solutions.

How Does Mailock Help with GDPR Compliance?

By securing communications and providing a verifiable audit trail, Mailock supports organisations in meeting GDPR requirements.

Reviewed by

Sabrina McClune, 19.12.24

Sam Kendall, 19.12.24