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Criminal record check

What do you want to know?
 

  1. Manage risks with an international criminal record
  2. How to request a criminal background check?
  3. Processing time and cost for the criminal background check per country
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Manage risks with an international criminal record

 
  • Prevent risks:
    The application for a Criminal background check supports risk management. It is not only encouraged by certain legislation and regulations but also by the organisation’s motivation.
  • Build teams that can trust each other:
    Checking someone’s criminal record ensures that strong teams are created based on integrity and transparency.
  • Comply with laws and regulations:
    In certain sectors, such as the financial, health care, education, and childcare sectors, you are obliged by law to demonstrate that a (potential) employee does not have an international criminal record. However, it is in your best interest to make sure that the integrity of a (potential) employee is right.

How to request a Criminal record check?

 

At DISA, you have come to the right place to request a Criminal background check. We assist your organisation where necessary. For example, a (potential) employee will receive an email with specific instructions to request a criminal record. However, this process differs per country.

For some countries, a criminal record can be requested online. In this case, DISA will send an email containing the link and instructions so the (potential) employee can complete the online application. A (potential) employee may also have to go to the relevant country’s embassy to arrange the application. In this case, DISA also provides appropriate assistance.

Online application for a criminal record

DISA has access to an extensive database of countries where we can request background and criminal record checks. We also have a dedicated team that focuses on the application process for international certificates of conduct. They conduct research and ensure that DISA's database is continuously updated.

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Processing time and cost for the Criminal background check differ per country

 

No country is the same; consequently, the processing time for the application of an international criminal record differs per country. Keep in mind that this time may add up significantly. To avoid unnecessary delays in the screening process, DISA creates a preliminary version of the screening report that does not yet include the Criminal background check. This report can be provisionally assessed.

Once the (potential) employee has received the criminal record and uploaded a scan or photo of the original document, it will appear in the personal online account and will be added to the final screening report.

The costs for an application for a Criminal background check are for the (potential) employee. These costs can vary greatly depending on the country where the document is requested.

When DISA has received a criminal record, its authenticity must be assessed. Turnaround time varies by country because, for example, there may be a language barrier for a specific country. In this case, Validata will assign an exclamation mark to this section of the screening report. The authenticity of the document cannot be guaranteed directly, and the (potential) employee will be asked to provide a professional translation.

As mentioned above, DISA checks the authenticity of a criminal record. This, for example, is done by looking at the colour, font, and date of issue of the document. However, it remains difficult to make a conclusive judgment when digital documents are concerned.

DISA only ever objectively verifies the data regarding a Criminal background check. If it turns out that a (potential) employee has committed a crime in the past, an exclamation mark will be placed next to this section in the screening report. It remains the employer’s responsibility to determine the consequences of this result.

 

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How does it work?

In our screening platform, you can request a screening 24/7. Once the right screening profile has been chosen and the employee’s personal details have been filled in, DISA takes over. This includes all communication and automatic reminders.

Because of the chosen screening profile, the employee knows exactly what input is expected. This way, we guarantee the shortest possible turnaround time.

After receiving the correct data, a screening in the Netherlands or Sweden, with exceptions, takes an average of under 5 working days. Other international screenings often take longer.

In the meantime, you will have insight into the progress of the screening and will receive a clear screening report with our findings.

  • Step 1: Log in

    Fill in your personal username and password.

  • Step 2: Select a screening profile

    Select the correct screening profile for the candidate.

  • Step 3: Enter the candidate's details

    The candidate's name, email address, and cell phone number are requested.

  • Step 4: Candidate provides information

    The candidate receives an email with their login details and goes through their screening.

  • Step 5: Screening is processed

    DISA verifies the candidate's input with its data partners.

Integrations with ATS/HR systems

DISA offers the possibility to easily link to another software via an advanced API. So you can easily link other systems your company works with to DISA's International platform.

 

Security and GDPR

Ensuring the best level of security and privacy for all our screening solutions and services is of course fundamental:

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Safe environment

Personal data security and all screening processes are top priority at DISA. DISA's International Platform is technologically designed and continuously developed using privacy and security by design. In addition, DISA is ISO 27001 and 9001 certified and has an ISAE 3000 Type II assurance report.

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Reducing legal risks

DISA operates under applicable laws and regulations relating to screening processes, such as the GDPR and other relevant (local) laws.

Why screen employees with DISA?

 

  • Support department:

    Our dedicated support team is available 5 days a week from 8am to 8pm to answer your questions (except Fridays, when we are available until 6pm).

  • Flexible screening:

    We understand that not every month is the same. That is why we have a low one-off fee to get you started with your own account. After that, a balance bundle will be used in your account to pay for each employment screening report that you request. Besides flexibility, scalability is key. If your organisation grows in the future, we will grow with you. DISA's International Platform will help you stay in control and will deliver exactly what you need at the right moment.

  • Market leader:

    DISA is the market leader. DISA has carried out more than 17 million background checks annualy for more than 55.000 organisations in various sectors.

     

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