Version: 1.4 (Updated May 2026)

Objective: To establish a secure, verified environment for documenting recruitment malpractice while adhering to blocklisting standards for operational risk management.

I. THE ANONYMITY SHIELD (Protective Layer)

• The Default State: All contributor identities are abstracted. The Registry does not publish the name, employer, or contact details of the “Reporter.”
• Encrypted Intake: PII (Personally Identifiable Information) is used strictly for internal verification to prevent bot-driven spam and is purged from the public-facing incident ledger.
• Zero-Trace Reporting: Once an entry is verified, the link between the contributor’s identity and the public record is severed in the production database.

II. THE BLOCKLISTING STANDARD (Accountability Layer)

To ensure an entry qualifies for the RRR Blocklist, it must meet the High-Fidelity Evidence Standard:

• Direct Correspondence: Reports must include timestamped proof (e.g., email headers, LinkedIn screenshots, or calendar invites).
• Specific Attribution: Entries must identify a specific Individual Recruiter or Agency/Firm. Generic grievances are rejected.
• Protocol Failure Verification: We prioritize entries documenting systemic breaches—such as “Ghosting” after a third-stage interview or unauthorized CV harvesting—treating these as technical failures of the professional protocol.

III. ANTI-RETALIATION & LEGAL POSITIONING (Defense Layer)

• Terminology of Exclusion: The Registry identifies entities for blocklisting based on documented operational risks. This is a quality-control filter for senior talent, not a “blacklist.”
• Defense of Fact: Documenting factual, professional interactions is a protected act of transparency. By maintaining an evidence-backed ledger, we mitigate claims of defamation.
• The Right to Cure: Blocklisted firms may apply for a status review by documenting a formal resolution with the impacted candidate, ensuring the Registry functions as a catalyst for industry-wide process improvement.

IV. THE SOVEREIGN COMMITMENT

Privacy Guarantee: We guarantee that your reporting data will never be sold or used for recruiter-side analytics. The Safe Harbor ensures that the tactical efficiency of a community-governed blocklist replaces the old, opaque ways of the industry.

Internal Review & Data Stewardship: Contributor data and supporting evidence are securely retained for the explicit purpose of auditing recruiter conduct. This data serves as the foundation for our internal vetting process, allowing the Registry to objectively evaluate and determine whether an entity’s actions meet the threshold for a “Rotten” designation.