BackCheck knows how important compliance knowledge and expertise is for organisations conducting employment screening.  BackCheck places great importance on itself, and its reputation as a credible and respected provider of compliant employment screening. At the core of this reputation is BackCheck’s ability to support compliance amidst the regulatory dynamics of the screening industry and the industries in which our clients operate. We are committed to continual investment in compliance research and monitor the frequent regulatory changes that may impact your employment screening programme.

While BackCheck can not replace, or act as a substitute to, your legal counsel, our dedicated compliance and product knowledge team can proactively impart its knowledge and expertise to support compliant employment screening practices.

Compliant with Data Protection

BackCheck is part of the Sterling Infosystems’ family Sterling Infosystems is registered with the Information Commissioner as a “Data Controller” and complies fully with its obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and other relevant legislation pertaining to the correct gathering, safe handling, use, storage, retention and disposal of personal information.

Compliant Criminal Record Checks

Sterling also complies fully with the Codes of Practice regarding the safe handling, use, storage, retention and disposal of Disclosure information provided under Part V of the Police Act 1997. Sterling has written policies on these matters, which are available on request.

Complaint Global & International Screening    

Whether you operate in one single jurisdiction or in multiple global locations, there are a multitude of compliance requirements, issues and challenges. Even if you consider your employment background screening programme to be purely domestic, the individuals that you hire may have lived, worked or studied outside the employment location. With an increase in globalisation and a more transient workforce, BackCheck’s team of experts can help you navigate through the challenges of global employment screening.

Further Information

If you have any questions concerning our UK background check policies and procedures please contact us at privacy@backcheck.co.uk.