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UK Criminal Record Checking: Industry Updates
The Criminal Records Trade Body (CRTB) are pleased to be hosting the second in a series of live events aimed at providing insightful updates on the Criminal Record Checking industry in the UK. The event will shine a light on…
False ID: A real-world example of the need for pre-employment screening
Source: Swindon Advertiser, https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/19141754.swindon-pair-admit-using-false-id-documents-get-work/ Last week, we reported on TrustID’s findings regarding the prevalence of the use of false ID documents. Today, we’re further aiming to highlight the need for thorough pre-employment screening. Using a real-world case study, let’s see the…
Employment Screening: Statistics on Falsified Identity from 2020
Source: https://www.trustid.co.uk/fake-identity-document-statistics-how-the-landscape-changed-in-2020/ TrustID recently released a blog post in which they analyse all the data they collected in 2020. All the information in this post comes from TrustID’s analysis, so please visit their blog to see their insightful diagrams. Furthermore, the numbers…
No DBS check? Sex Offenders Working as Private Tutors
Source: BBC News The BBC published an article today which highlights the need for thorough background checks. In particular, the DBS criminal record check. The Enhanced DBS check is required to work with children. However, sex offenders are taking advantage…
Shout: Providing mental health during the pandemic
Shout: Providing mental health during the pandemic Credence is proud to support Shout 8528, a charity who provide vital mental health support via text message. Yesterday, Shout released a report detailing the fantastic work they have been doing throughout the pandemic,…
Right to Work Checks and New Immigration Rules
Due to the UK leaving the European Union as of December 31st, 2020, European nationals no longer have free movement into the UK. As a result, the government has put into practice new policies dealing with Right to Work in…
DBS Privacy Policy Update: GDPR compliance
A short update from us today on the recent DBS privacy policy update. The DBS updated their policy on January 25th 2021. This change affects both candidates and companies applying for Standard and Enhanced DBS checks. You can view the…
Credence nominated as one of the UK’s best professional services companies
Credence was featured last month as one of the best professional services companies in the UK in an article by Welp Magazine. Using tools such as SEMrush and Crunchbase, Welp’s analysts nominated Credence due to excelling in innovation, growth and market…
DBS and Disclosure Scotland Updates
Both Disclosure Scotland, and England and Wales’ Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) recently announced that they will be changing how they carry out criminal record checks in the future. There won’t be any immediate impact from the changes – how…
DBS Checks Throughout The UK
There’s 3 different systems for carrying out CRC in the UK – but it doesn’t have to be confusing. We’ll explain all the differences between the services that perform criminal record checks. In England and Wales, the DBS (formerly CRB)…
CRB check: A look into the DBS and more
What is a CRB check and how is it different to a DBS check? We explain the different agencies that check criminal records in the UK. Whilst people still use the term CRB check; it’s actually an out of date…
Background Screening Services UK: A summary
Today we’ll be taking a look at all the major background checking services in the UK. We’ll provide a summary of all the packages of checks you’re likely to encounter if you venture into the world of background screening services….