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Outlines how well the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) complies with data security and data sharing processes.
When and how to conduct DBS checks on sponsors, and what level of check is needed.
Use the DBS Update Service to keep your DBS check certificates up to date or check an applicant's DBS certificate (used to be called CRB checks).
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 19 March 2024.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions.
The process for making representations to the Chief Officer, regarding information that may be released on a DBS certificate.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply from 25 May 2018 and it affects how we use your data.
Information on changes to disclosure and barring, which will come into force in September 2012, is available in the leaflets below. There is…
Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) guidance about making referrals. Also includes information about relevant offences.
Form to be printed and completed by barring customers that would like someone else to act on their behalf.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jones on 7 November 2023.
DBS makes considered decisions about whether somebody should be barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A collection of factsheets, updated guidelines and news stories related to DBS and coronavirus.
Information on the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
DBS is helping summer activity providers, to keep children safe over the holidays
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