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From April 1st 2025, major updates to the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020 will come into effect, including new PVG Scheme requirements, legal responsibilities for employers, fee reductions, and expanded definitions for regulated roles.

Balancing thorough pre-employment screening with candidate privacy is a growing concern in modern recruitment. This article outlines ethical considerations and how DDC ensures secure, fair and compliant background checks.

Due Diligence Checking (DDC) has been re-certified as a Digital Identity Service Provider (IDSP) for both DBS and Right to Work checks. With in-house technology and the DDC ID app, DDC offers secure, compliant, and efficient digital identity verification, simplifying onboarding and background checks for UK employers.

Learn the five essential stages of an Enhanced DBS check and how DDC’s expert support helps ensure fast, accurate, and compliant screening results.

DDC showcases how digital identity verification and eBulk submissions are accelerating DBS check turnaround times—some completed in under 2 hours. Learn what factors affect DBS processing speed and how employers can streamline the process using DDC’s expert services.

As we wave goodbye to 2024, I like to reflect on our successes as a team and some of the challenges we have overcome. We will also look ahead to 2025, and what our industry experts and colleagues are reporting.

Hosting a festive event? Make sure your volunteers and helpers have the right DBS checks in place. Our guide explains why it’s important and how to stay compliant this Christmas season. Keep your event safe and stress-free!

Great news! DDC is now listed on G-Cloud 14, making it easier for public sector organisations to access our BPSS screening services. Find out how this helps streamline security vetting for your organisation.

DBS check prices are changing in December 2024. Stay informed about the new costs and how they might affect you. Check out our update to see what’s changing and plan ahead with confidence.

Our online portal will be unavailable on 17th October 2024 due to essential maintenance. We’re working to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible—thanks for your patience!

Pre-employment checks in schools play a vital part in keeping children safe. Here are the ‘must do’ pre-employment checks when appointing individuals.

If your job involves working with animals, you might need a DBS check. Our guide breaks down the different levels, who needs them, and how to apply—helping you stay compliant and confident in your role.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

This article aims to help you answer the question "Where is my DBS check" and provide tips and advice on how to track and manage your application.

Regardless of size and industry, pre-employment checks are likely to already be a part of your onboarding process, and for good reason. Pre-employment checks allow you to validate your candidates before they start their new roles. Knowing your pre-employment...

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have announced updates to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) and amendments to the filtering rules that will come into force from the 28th of October 2023. These changes and amendments affect what is disclosed on...

DDC ID; the face of identity verification and compliance for DBS and right to work. Due Diligence Checking is proud to announce the launch of our digital identity verification service; DDC ID. The digital identity service will work alongside our trusted online...

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has announced that changes are to be made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 – also known as “the 1975 Order”. Read on to find out about the updated eligibility requirements for standard DBS...

Have you been asked to complete BPSS checks on your employees? This employer’s guide to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) breaks down the BPSS checking process and highlights what is required to ensure you are compliant and on top of your...

Certified digital identity service provider Due Diligence Checking are excited to announce that we are a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP) for DBS and right to work checks. The certification was awarded following a rigorous audit process of our...