July 12th, 2024 by Jake Waddingham
In June 2024 the UK Government released updated guidance on pre-employment checks for all individuals working for government departments. This guidance is known as the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. What is the BPSS Fundamentally, the BPSS standard outlines the controls in place to protect reputation, integrity and financial assets by identifying any risk of identity […]
July 4th, 2024 by Daisy Birch
Pre-employment screening checks, sometimes referred to as employee background checks, are a crucial and often mandatory part of the onboarding process in many different organisations. Depending on the nature of the position being filled and the industry it pertains to, these checks can range from basic DBS checks and right to work to enhanced criminal […]
May 17th, 2024 by Daisy Birch
Organisations must secure confirmation of a prospective employee’s eligibility to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Employers and organisations must complete either original physical, face-to-face checking processes, obtain share codes for foreign nationals or use the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP). The choice an organisation makes will depend on applicant demographics […]
May 2nd, 2024 by Daisy Birch
The significance of Social Media Screening for educators in schools Under the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, The Department for Education, proposes that schools should perform social media and online investigations on potential candidates to preserve the school’s reputation and ensure the safety of children. Similar to DBS checks, this ensures that the candidate […]
April 25th, 2024 by Daisy Birch
DBS checks are constantly advancing, and it is essential to stay abreast of these changes. With the complexity of guidelines and standards, it can get overwhelming. DDC aim to provide both industry insights and firsthand experiences regarding the current landscape and future trends in digital identity verification, especially following our recent launch on October 1st, […]
February 29th, 2024 by Daisy Birch
An IDSP with a difference: A certified digital identity service provider for DBS and Right to Work Checks. Due Diligence Checking are excited to announce that we have been recertified as digital identity service provider (IDSP) for DBS and right to work checks. The certification was awarded following a rigorous audit process of our entire […]
February 16th, 2024 by Daisy Birch
Come and meet our DBS and pre-employment screening experts at UK Care Week between 20th – 21st March 2024 at the Birmingham NEC. Find us at Stand: H52 About UK Care Week UK Care Week is the place to be if you own a UK care business, or are a key decision-maker within the care […]
February 12th, 2024 by Daisy Birch
In accordance with the UK Government, recent amendments and updates to the right to work scheme were implemented on 8th February 2024. The Employer’s guide to right to work checks provides instructions for employers on conducting a right to work check and outlines specific measures to avoid civil penalties. This process is referred to as […]
December 21st, 2023 by Jonathan Bazely
It’s that time of year again for our DDC Wrapped 2023 news article. We’re kicking off 2024 by taking a look back in time to what happened in 2023, and what the future of pre-employment screening holds for 2024. In this article, DDC Director, Jonathan Bazely, summarises his highlights and offers up some thoughts on […]
December 6th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
The team at DDC would like to thank all our clients for their support over the last 12 months. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The DDC customer service team will be operational between Christmas and New Year with the office opening on reduced hours. The office will be […]
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