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This list outlines the most recent common errors made on the DBS application form and what you should do to avoid them.
Planned industrial action from contractors is set to affect DBS contact centre services.
Case law from challenges to the disclosure of information under Part V of the Police Act 1997.
How the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) provides criminal records checking and barring functions to help employers make safer recruitment decisions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Guidance about data protection issues when making a barring referral to the DBS.
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
This statement details the accessibility of the content published by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Legislative information relating to supervisory authorities and keepers of registers.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your personal data and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.
The Welsh Language Scheme sets out how the Disclosure and Barring Service can provide its services to the public in Welsh.
In the final phase of our job scams campaign, DBS has been working with JobsAware and Cifas to understand the impact of scams, and how to avoid being scammed.
The Registered Body (RB) compliance programme aims to ensure that RBs deliver their responsibilities.
Information highlighting the importance and benefits, for employers (particularly those in employment sectors not classed as providing regulated activity) in obtaining a DBS basic check for their employees.
Fel rhan o Wythnos Genedlaethol Diogelu yng Nghymru, mae’r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn darparu ei arbenigedd i gefnogi sefydliadau i wneud penderfyniadau recriwtio mwy diogel.
Checklist to help countersignatories make sure they have completed every section of the DBS application form correctly.
A summary of the Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by DBS.
Guidance notes on how to register your organisation with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and nominate a lead countersignatory.
Figures relating to the number of upheld and not upheld disputes.
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