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Verifying Identity of Remote Workers

Remote Workers: Why Verifying Identity is More Critical Than Ever In recent years thanks to advances in technology and the global rollout of broadband there has been a significant increase in hiring workers who work remotely. More and more by remotely we mean in a different country. On the ...

By |2025-04-15T13:56:00+01:0015 April 2025|remote workers|

Encryption and Industry Standards Compliance at Checkback International

Checkback provides many pre-employment checks for companies in the UK. BPSS , BS7848 , DBS checks or Right to Work checks are a few examples of the services we provide. As part of this work, we handle a lot of personal & sensitive data. Ensuring this data is at ...

By |2025-04-04T11:13:32+01:004 April 2025|BPSS, BS7858, DBS|

Employee Background Check UK

Background checks and employment now go hand in hand.  Performing employee background checks of potential employees is critical to ensure you have a full and accurate view of who you are hiring. Employees are a major asset to your company. Good employees are worth their weight in gold. A ...

By |2025-02-06T14:05:52+00:006 February 2025|Airside pass, Background check, BPSS, BS7858, DBS, FCA|

What is the SIA and Why Is It Important?

What is the SIA and Why Is It Important?  What is the SIA? The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the government body that regulates the private security industry in the United Kingdom. Created in 2003, the SIA helps to maintain standards within the sector and ensure that those that ...

By |2025-02-11T12:20:06+00:002 December 2024|Background check, BS7858|

DBS price increase December 2024 – What you Need to Know 

Important Update: DBS Price Increase Effective 2nd December 2024  We wanted to share an important update about upcoming changes to DBS costs that will affect all Responsible and Umbrella Bodies, including Checkback.co.uk. From Monday, 2nd December 2024, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is implementing a DBS price increase ...

By |2025-02-11T12:27:54+00:0028 November 2024|Background check, DBS|

Updates to Right to Rent Guidance – October 2024

As a landlord or letting agent, staying informed about any changes in legal responsibilities with Right to Rent checks is key to avoiding penalties and ensuring that you remain compliant with the law.   Right to Rent Checks One area of particular importance for landlords and letting agents is ...

By |2025-02-11T12:31:47+00:0025 October 2024|Background check, Right to Rent|

Cyber Security – Can BPSS checks help protect against cyber attacks?

When recruiting personnel to work in roles dealing with cyber security, such as IT, data roles and telecommunications, it’s natural for the recruitment team within the department and the HR team to seek out the best person for the job.   This will include experience and qualifications, and it ...

By |2025-02-11T12:38:17+00:008 October 2024|Background check, BPSS|

How a big change in Government Could Impact the Public Sector

With a change in government for the first time in 14 years after the General Election, it’s reasonable to expect changes in the job market. The Labour Party won 411 seats in July’s General Election, generating a landslide win over the opposition. With such a sweeping change in government, ...

By |2025-02-11T12:43:54+00:0027 August 2024|Background check|
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