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Case law from challenges to the disclosure of information under Part V of the Police Act 1997.
You have the right, where this is technically feasible, to electronically receive any personal data you have provided to the DBS to process, on a consent basis.
Guidance for local authorities and bodies about duty and power to refer a person to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
Legislative information relating to supervisory authorities and keepers of registers.
Checklist to help countersignatories make sure they have completed every section of the DBS application form correctly.
DBS approach to witnesses and any approved supporters attending hearings of the upper tribunal or care tribunal in Northern Ireland.
The short booklet answers many frequently asked questions relating to DBS referrals.
Guidance and information about appealing a barring decision made by DBS.
Guidance about data protection issues when making a barring referral to the DBS.
Posters for use as marketing material for the DBS Update Service.
A booklet with case studies about DBS checks.
The DBS has produced a flowchart to assist you in determining whether you are required to make a referral to us.
Guidance and instructions for personnel suppliers on making DBS referrals.
Screen previews for applicants of the DBS Update Service.
Guidance documents about third party access to DBS electronic data.
These documents inform organisations of their business roles and responsibilities when using e-bulk.
The relevant questionnaires must be completed by organisations that are third-party suppliers, handling Registered Bodies' e-bulk application data.
Hansard correction to the answers to 2 parliamentary questions.
Information around regulated activity in Northern Ireland, that isn't covered within the DBS guidance leaflets.
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