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DBS update service launched today

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched the update service.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 17 June 2013
• Last updated: 17 June 2013 — See all updates

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DBS Update Service

From today (17 June 2013), you can join the DBS update service putting you in greater control of your information.

The service also allows you to reuse a DBS certificate when applying for similar roles within the same workforce.

Joining the update service will reduce bureaucracy, saving time and money.

If you join the update service your employer can go online, with your consent, and carry out a free, status check to find out if the information on the DBS certificate is current and up-to-date.

Find out more

You can read more about the update service in our guidance collection

Published 17 June 2013
Last updated 17 June 2013 + show all updates

1. 17 June 2013

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2. 17 June 2013

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