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 |2024-12-02T13:15:27+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 |2024-11-28T14:31:26+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 |2024-11-22T12:33:46+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 |2024-11-22T12:35:52+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 |2024-09-27T13:30:38+01:0027 August 2024|Background check|

Executive Background Checks – How far can these checks extend? 

Brexit may have made the process of cross-border employment slightly more bureaucratic, but talent continues to come to the United Kingdom for employment opportunities.  With so many different individuals coming from many different backgrounds – and some of your recruits may only ever work remotely – it remains important ...

Why Is Pre Employment Screening Important 

Have you ever considered the true cost of a bad hire? It's not just about monetary loss, it could take a toll on your resources, time, and morale.  Pre-employment screening has become an essential part of the hiring process, helping you to avoid these pitfalls. It's your first line ...

By |2024-10-08T16:34:00+01:0026 February 2024|Background check, BPSS, BS7858, DBS|

IDVT and the digital identity future

In December 2021 the UK government announced its intention to make digital identity checking and IDVT available for employers and landlords. Used in the hiring process with Right to Work checks, which enable employeers to verify potential employees' legal employment status, identification document validation technology has now been rolled ...

By |2024-11-22T11:24:23+00:0028 March 2022|Background check, IDVT|

Executive background checks – why bother?

If you are thinking of appointing a new executive for your company then you need to make sure that there’s nothing in their background that is going to cause reputational damage or may make their appointment invalid. Appointing a director should be an exciting and valuable point for any ...

By |2024-12-16T09:25:14+00:007 December 2021|Background check, Executive background checks|

Does the FCA do background checks?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires that people in positions of authority and trust within the financial services sector in the UK are honest and trustworthy. As part of this, they mandate that individuals' background is checked, including their criminal record and experience and this forms part of their ...

By |2024-08-27T11:22:29+01:005 October 2021|Background check, FCA|
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