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Latest NewsJoey Lyons2024-10-09T11:45:00+01:00

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  • verifying identity of remoe workers

    Are Your Remote Freelancers a Security Blind Spot?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    A report recently published by the Irish new site rte.ie detailed how North Korean state-sponsored IT workers are using very...

  • verifying identity of remote workers

    Verifying Identity of Remote Workers

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Remote Workers: Why Verifying Identity is More Critical Than Ever In recent years thanks to advances in technology and the...

  • can foreign nationals get bpss clearance

    Can Non UK Citizens Obtain BPSS Clearance

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Can Non UK Citizens Obtain BPSS Clearance?  Yes, they can. Foreign Nationals must meet the same criteria as UK Nationals...

  • data encryption and security at checkback International

    Encryption and Industry Standards Compliance at Checkback International

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Checkback provides many pre-employment checks for companies in the UK. BPSS , BS7848 , DBS checks or Right to Work...

  • Employee Background Check UK

    Employee Background Check UK

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Background checks and employment now go hand in hand.  Performing employee background checks of potential employees is critical to ensure...

  • Is SC the same as BPSS Clearance

    Is SC the Same as BPSS Clearance

    Author: Joey Lyons

    SC and BPSS clearance are not the same. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is the minimum screening you need to...

  • What is the SIA and Why Is It Important?

    What is the SIA and Why Is It Important?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    What is the SIA and Why Is It Important?  What is the SIA? The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the...

  • DBS price increase December 2024 - what you need to know

    DBS price increase December 2024 – What you Need to Know 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Important Update: DBS Price Increase Effective 2nd December 2024  We wanted to share an important update about upcoming changes to...

  • Changes to the UK Right to Rent legislation October 2024

    Updates to Right to Rent Guidance – October 2024

    Author: Joey Lyons

    As a landlord or letting agent, staying informed about any changes in legal responsibilities with Right to Rent checks is...

  • Cyber Security - Can BPSS checks help protect against cyber attacks?

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

    Author: Joey Lyons

    When recruiting personnel to work in roles dealing with cyber security, such as IT, data roles and telecommunications, it’s natural...

  • How a change in Government Could Impact the Public Sector

    How a big change in Government Could Impact the Public Sector

    Author: Joey Lyons

    With a change in government for the first time in 14 years after the General Election, it’s reasonable to expect...

  • BS7858 Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment

    Author: Joey Lyons

    BS7858 Security Vetting BS7858 is the UK standard for vetting of people employed in the security sector. What is a...

  • what checks do you need to work in an airport

    What checks do you need to work in an airport? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Air travel is big business and airports are hives of activity, with arrivals and departures from global destinations and regional...

  • cross border executive screening

    Executive Background Checks – How far can these checks extend? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Brexit may have made the process of cross-border employment slightly more bureaucratic, but talent continues to come to the United...

  • how long does bs7858 vetting take

    How Long Does BS7858 Vetting Take?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Have you wondered just how does long BS7858 vetting process takes?  At Checkback, we’re dedicated to expeddiating this process to...

  • what is the latest version of bs7858

    What Is the Latest Version of BS7858? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    With the fast-paced nature of industry standards, it can be challenging to stay up to date. At Checkback, we have...

  • What Are the Different Types of Security Screening in the UK

    Get to know the different types of Security Screening in the UK

    Author: Joey Lyons

    As you navigate the complex world of security screening, you may need to understand the different types of security screening...

  • Why do people fail security vetting in the UK?

    Why Do People Fail Security Vetting in the UK? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Why do people fail security vetting in the UK?   In this article, we will uncover the underlying factors that...

  • Why Is Pre Employment Screening Important 

    Why Is Pre Employment Screening Important 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Have you ever considered the true cost of a bad hire? It's not just about monetary loss, it could take...

  • What Documents Are Required for BPSS Check?

    What Documents Are Required for BPSS Check? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Did you know that a substantial number of people fail to get through their BPSS Baseline Personnel Security Standard check...

  • What Is the Difference Between BS7858 and BPSS?

    What Is the Difference Between BS7858 and BPSS?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Legislated screening, including security vetting and employment checks can create a confusing landscape of options and choices. Dotted with acronyms...

  • What Is Proof of Address for BS7858?

    What Is Proof of Address for BS7858? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    If you’re an employer that needs to run a vetting check on a potential employee, you might need some information...

  • bpss and iso audit

    BPSS & ISO Audits

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Having BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance can be a relevant factor in ISO audits in the UK, particularly for...

  • Upcoming changes to UK DBS checks – Are You Ready?

    Upcoming changes to UK DBS checks – Are You Ready? 

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The Disclosure and Barring Service are updating the DBS Service, with three key changes that will be implemented in the...

  • What Does IDVT and Liveness Checks mean for UK Right to Work Checks

    What Does IDVT and Liveness Checks mean for UK Right to Work Checks

    Author: Joey Lyons

    We live in a world where digitisation is on the rise and it’s enabling us to do lots of things...

  • Inside 8406:2020 – Organisation structure for event organisers

    Author: Joey Lyons

    In the first part of our new series - Inside BS8406 we look at what event organisers need to do...

  • What is BS8406:2020?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Whenever you attend a festival or sporting event it can be easy to forget that behind the scenes there is...

  • What background checks do you need for BS8406:2020?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    If you are in the business of providing stewards, security and other staff for events then you need to know...

  • How to get your 5-year employment history

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Have you been asked by a prospective employer for your five-year employment history? Do you need to respond to a...

  • Police vetting scandal – is there anything we can learn?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    On the 2nd of November 2022 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a damning...

  • IDVTs for current clients

    IDVTs for current clients

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The new Right To Work check rules come into force from the 1st of October and Checkback is now offering...

  • Schrems II – what does it mean for you?

    Schrems II – what does it mean for you?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    If there is one thing that we can say for certain in the world of data protection it is that...

  • COVID right to work checks extended

    COVID right to work checks extended

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The UK Home office has made the welcome announcement that the adjustments to Right to Work checks will now continue...

  • Changes to right to work April 2022

    Right to work and biometrics – the new rules

    Author: Joey Lyons

    There are new rules coming into force for employers regarding the right to work scheme and it is important that...

  • IDVT and the digital identity future

    IDVT and the digital identity future

    Author: Joey Lyons

    In December 2021 the UK government announced its intention to make digital identity checking and IDVT available for employers and...

  • BSI Certificate

    BSI Certifcate of Registration

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Checkback Interntional have been assessed by BSI against international recognised standards showing our commitment to quality, reliability and continual improvement....

  • Executive background checks

    Executive background checks – why bother?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    If you are thinking of appointing a new executive for your company then you need to make sure that there’s...

  • airside pass

    Airside pass – the contractors’ guide

    Author: Joey Lyons

    If you are looking for work as a contractor in the travel industry then you may be required to obtain...

  • What jobs should have a DBS check?

    What jobs should have a DBS check?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    When we look at the question “what jobs should have a DBS check” we actually need to split it down...

  • Does the FCA do background checks?

    Does the FCA do background checks?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires that people in positions of authority and trust within the financial services sector in...

  • What is BPSS?

    What is BPSS? – the employers’ guide to BPSS screening

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Baseline Personnel Security Standard Baseline Personnel Security Standard or  BPSS for short is the standard background check required for government...

  • Employee background checks for HR managers – a quick guide

    Employee background checks for HR managers – a quick guide

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Employee background checks can form an important part of the recruitment process but if you’ve never done them before you...

  • Does your company really need employee background checks?

    Does your company really need an employee background check?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    A background check can form an important part of your recruitment process and can help reduce the risks that your...

  • What is an FCA check?

    What is an FCA check?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Many individuals in the UK require an FCA check. The key role of the FCA is to regulate financial services...

  • HR managers guide to DBS checks

    The HR managers’ guide to DBS checks

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks can be a very useful tool in the recruitment process and for some industries,...

  • How often should employers refresh DBS checks

    How often do employers need to refresh DBS checks?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Many employers use Disclosure and Barring Service checks as part of their recruitment risk reduction process but it is a...

  • UK Jobs market tightens as COVID recovery gathers pace

    UK Jobs market tightens as COVID recovery gathers pace

    Author: Joey Lyons

    As the UK emerges from a series of COVID lockdowns, it has been surprising to see that the predicted rise...

  • What do charities need to know about DBS checks?

    What do charities need to know about DBS checks?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    DBS checks can often seem like overkill for the third sector, but it’s not a thing that you should take...

  • Can I get an enchanced DBS check for myself?

    DBS Check – Can I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    You've asked a good question! However, the answer to the question 'Can you get an enhanced dbs check done on...

  • Working at a desk during covid

    How COVID has changed recruitment and background checks

    Author: Joey Lyons

    COVID has been a difficult time for most companies and here at Checkback, we’re no exception. As well as coping...

  • social media checks

    Is doing a social media check on employees a good idea?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    It seems like Social Media is everywhere at the moment and it is a rare employer indeed who hasn’t wondered...

  • What should we do with SMCR adverse screenings?

    What should we do with SMCR adverse screenings?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    When performing and FCA check the majority of pre-employment screenings come back absolutely fine but if you are an FCA...

  • BS7858:2019 what has changed from the 2012 standard

    BS7858:2019 what has changed from the 2012 standard

    Author: Joey Lyons

    BS7858:2019 - changes to the standard BS7858 was last updated in 2012. This year the British Standards Institution has released...

  • What are the five elements of a BPSS?

    What are the five elements of a BPSS?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    If you are a busy HR professional who has taken over responsibility for ensuring BPSS clearance for a potential employee...

  • Is BPSS suitable for private sector

    Is BPSS suitable for private sector companies?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The Baseline Personnel Security Standard or BPSS is the government standard background check for civil servants, armed forces and contractors....

  • Is BPSS the same as DBS

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The short answer is that  DBS is not the same as  BPSS. When undergoing a  BPSS Check you may need...

  • The ultimate guide to employee background checks

    What is a Background Check ?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    A background check is done by employers to ensure all of the information supplied by potential employees is accurate If...

  • gdpr pre-employment screening

    The Checkback GDPR questionnaire

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Welcome to the latest in our series of articles on what you need to know about GDPR. In this installment...

  • GDPR – What you need to know.

    GDPR – What you need to know.

    Author: Joey Lyons

    There’s been a lot of noise around the subject of GDPR and it’s certainly true that for some businesses it...

  • Airside pass – what qualifications will disqualify me?

    Airside pass – what qualifications will disqualify me?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Contractors and employees that work at an airport will need an Airside Pass.  To undergo a series of security checks...

  • airside pass

    Airside Pass Requirements

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Airside Pass Requirements - What you need to know For people wishing to work in an airport Restricted Zone (RZ)...

  • What is an airside pass?

    What is an airside pass?

    Author: Joey Lyons

    What is an AirSide Pass If you are in the Airline industry, or if you are planning to apply then...

  • Heathrow Airside Pass

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Heathrow Airside Pass As Heathrow and other Airports around the UK grow, more and more personnel are needed to work...

  • 8 tips that could revive your Human Resource department

    Author: Joey Lyons

    The Human Resource Department: When companies grow, and as people move on, the Human Resource department can often be left...

  • CV fraud and what people lie about

    CV fraud and what people lie about

    Author: Joey Lyons

    CV Fraud & what people lie about It’s a bit of an old joke to say that people lie on...

  • pre employment checks

    Employee vetting – it’s not just criminal history you need to check.

    Author: Joey Lyons

    When thinking about doing  pre employment checks of potential employees, business often only think about making sure they haven’t got...

  • Fact or Fiction? How background checks can help you assess candidates

    Fact or Fiction? How background checks can help you assess candidates

    Author: Joey Lyons

    Fact or Fiction? This might just show why pre employment  background checks are so important. Imagine working for a company...

  • Data Protection for Recruitment

    Data Protection for Recruitment

    Author: Joey Lyons

    With the event of GDPR It is vitally important that HR managers and recruitment professionals understand that any business in...

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