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How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.
Introduction This guide is for you if DBS has written to you asking for…
1. Introduction When Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) consider it may…
Filtering identifies and removes protected convictions and cautions so that they are not disclosed on a DBS certificate.
Please note, the new filtering guidance applies to certificates issued on…
Sylwer, mae’r canllawiau hidlo newydd yn berthnasol i dystysgrifau a…
The DBS annual quality account provides an assessment of quality assurance activity within DBS, and the impact of this activity throughout 2025-26.
1. Foreword from the DBS Chairman, Dr Gillian Fairfield During a year of…
The Disclosure and Barring Service will be reducing the fees for its products and services from 5 October 2026.
A collection of documents that you can use to decide whether a role is eligible for a Basic, Standard or Enhanced DBS check.
Guidance on what private individuals should check when viewing a DBS certificate from someone they're looking to employ, such as a tutor or carer.
Guidance leaflets relating to eligibility and other DBS services and products.
This privacy notice covers personal data collected during the recruitment, security clearance and on-boarding process.
How the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) collects, uses and protects personal data when processing Accountable Officer registration applications.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your personal data and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.
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