This document is an ethical approval application form for a research project focusing on the impact of social media marketing on employee recruitment within the UK recruitment industry, specifically Regent Care Services. The application covers various sections including project information (start date, duration, and data collection methods), ethical considerations (data protection, informed consent, and confidentiality), and a detailed ethical statement. The study aims to analyze how social media influences recruitment processes, potentially reducing costs and improving hiring efficiency. The application adheres to the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring that data is used solely for academic purposes and obtained with participant consent. It addresses issues such as informed consent, the right to withdraw, confidentiality, data security, and potential risks to participants and researchers. The researcher declares adherence to ethical guidelines and details data storage procedures, including measures to protect data against loss and ensure confidentiality. The application also includes a declaration of familiarity with ethical research guidelines and the attachment of all relevant paperwork.