Background checks

An identity check, or ID check, is the most frequently performed check within DISA’s screening profiles. The identity of a (potential) employee is verified by examining a passport, ID card, or residence permit. DISA performs identity checks on both a national and an international level for businesses across Europe.

DISA checks the authenticity and validity of international diplomas attained at the highest level of education. Together with data supplier Nuffic, an independent non-profit organisation, we can also verify whether the training institution is accredited in the country of origin.

DISA checks the work experience of a (potential) employee. An appointed referee or HR department is approached to verify the period of employment, stated position, and employer.

DISA offers an integrity statement to provide insight into the candidate’s behaviour. This international check is often combined with other background checks to manage risk.  It can provide insight into a candidate’s financial risks, secondary functions, and activities, involvement in criminal matters. This statement must be answered truthfully and signed by the (potential) employee.

DISA assists organisations obtain international criminal record checks. DISA has access to an extensive database of countries where we can request international criminal record check or we check with the relevant country’s embassy. This process differs per country.

Checking the creditworthiness of (potential) employees offers insight into possible (financial) risks. Relevant information from courts, bailiffs, debt collection agencies is consulted and payment arrears are checked. The application procedure for an international creditworthiness check differs per country.

DISA’s company check provides certainty about the owned companies of (potential) employees. The company’s actual existence, branch number, financial stability & credit worth, and which legal form it uses are checked. DISA performs this background check with international data partner Dun & Bradstreet (D&B).

DISA examines global accounts of money laundering, (financial) fraud, the financing of or participation in criminal organisations, and drug-related crime. A team of researchers checks daily publications from financial, regulatory, and disciplinary authorities worldwide. However, anti-corruption agencies such as Interpol, Europol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are also consulted

DISA examines the authenticity and validity of all types of driving licences globally. A specialist team verifies licences against official issuing authorities, ensuring they are genuine, current and properly recorded. This check mitigates risks associated with unauthorised vehicle use, unsuitable employees and insurance exposure.

DISA verifies an individual's legal entitlement to work in the relevant country, conducting national and international checks. This service not only validates documents but confirms that the person is authorised under local labour or immigration law to take employment. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements helps organisations avoid hiring ineligible workers and the associated legal, financial and reputational risks.

DISA performs a comprehensive digital-footprint assessment that includes publicly indexed web content, social media profiles and dark-web data. The purpose is to identify reputational, integrity or risk indicators that surface online—from questionable behaviours, flagged commentary or adverse associations. In an era of high-visibility hiring and social scrutiny, this scan offers additional assurance regarding online conduct.

DISA provides a fully tailored screening solution for organisations with specific or complex risk profiles. This custom check can include digitising bespoke forms, integrating niche registers, automating deep-link checks and configuring workflows to reflect an entity's unique compliance needs. Ideal where standard packages do not fully cover the risk environment or sector-specific requirements.

This check verifies whether the candidate has any civil convictions. Using the candidate’s personal information, the screening is conducted by searching available court and tribunal records and/or databases within the relevant country.

This check verifies whether a candidate has been involved in financially regulated activities and has received any sanctions from a financial supervisory authority in a given country. Using the candidate’s personal information, the screening is conducted by searching available records and/or databases within the relevant country.