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Textkernel by Bullhorn (Amsterdam, NL)

How safe is Textkernel for recruitment?

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is stored in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee (1) and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure for recruitmentGood

Textkernel has a good GDPR profile. Usable in recruitment, provided you use the business variant and follow the points of attention below.

Where does Textkernel stand in recruitment?

Shared place 10 of 45 options for recruitment (professional tools and general assistants) on the GDPR profile. 6 options have a Good rating, like Textkernel profile. Each tile is an option we track for this field; click for the check.

Strong9
Good6
Limited15
Unknown8
DT
Caution7

Published safeguards

✓Provider based in NL/EUYes
–Data in the EU (according to provider)Not known
✓Publishes certification (ISO/NEN/GDPR)Yes

ISO 27001; SOC II; GDPR; EU AI Act compliant; Dutch origin; data processing in line with European standards

How to use Textkernel safely

  • Use the business variant and sign a data processing agreement (DPA).
  • Do not enter unnecessary personal data into prompts; anonymise where possible.
  • Enable EU data residency where the provider offers it.
  • Keep a professional in the loop: automated selection falls under strict rules (GDPR, discrimination).

Stronger or equally strong in recruitment

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Questions

How safe is Textkernel for recruitment?
Textkernel has a good GDPR profile. Usable in recruitment, provided you use the business variant and follow the points of attention below. Good safeguards, but not on every point.
Does Textkernel train on my data?
ISO 27001; SOC II; GDPR; EU AI Act compliant; Dutch origin; data processing in line with European standards
What should I watch out for with AI in recruitment?
Automated selection falls under strict rules (GDPR, discrimination). Use AI as a tool, not as the decision-maker, and be transparent with candidates.

Source documents

www.textkernel.com

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Last checked: 22 September 2026 · How we check

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