Why carry out background checks?
Background checks help organisations make informed decisions by verifying that the information provided by an individual is accurate and complete.Â
By verifying information such as identity, employment history, education and criminal records where appropriate, organisations can identify potential discrepancies, reduce risk and support a consistent and compliant screening process.
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Our background screening process
Our background screening process is designed to be simple for both your organisation and the individual being screened. Everything is managed securely through our GDPR-compliant platform.
Our screening specialists set up screening profiles based on your organisation’s needs, with the relevant background checks for different roles and requirements. When ordering a background check, you simply select the appropriate screening profile.
The candidate receives an invitation and provides the information and documentation required for the selected checks.
Our screening consultants carry out the checks and verify the relevant information using appropriate and reliable sources.
Once the screening is complete, the results are available in the platform, giving you a clear overview in one place.
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Background checks we offer in Denmark
Every organisation has different screening needs. DISA offers a wide range of background checks in Denmark that can be tailored to the role, industry and level of responsibility. Our international screening solution also makes it easy to manage checks across multiple countries.
Verify a candidate’s education, qualifications and certificates directly with the relevant institution or source.
In Denmark, a criminal record certificate (straffeattest) is requested by the candidate. An employer may request the certificate when it is relevant and justified for the specific role. DISA can support the screening process in accordance with applicable Danish requirements.
Verify an individual’s identity and personal information using reliable sources and documentation.
Review relevant financial and credit information where appropriate for the role and permitted under applicable requirements.
Screen individuals against politically exposed persons (PEP) and sanctions lists, as well as relevant adverse media sources.
Verify previous employment, including positions and employment periods, and obtain references where required.
Review publicly available online information and social media to identify relevant risks or discrepancies.
Verify driving licence information for roles where a valid licence is relevant to the position.
Assess relevant information to support decisions about an individual’s suitability, integrity and reliability for specific roles.
Verify an individual’s right to work and relevant documentation as part of the screening process.
Verify current or previous address information using available and appropriate sources.
Identify relevant company engagements, directorships and other business interests associated with an individual.
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Criminal record checks in Denmark
A criminal record check can be relevant for certain roles where an individual’s background is important when assessing their suitability for the position. In Denmark, criminal record information is provided through a criminal record certificate, known as a straffeattest.
The candidate requests their own criminal record certificate in Denmark. An employer may ask a candidate to provide a straffeattest when the request is relevant and justified based on the role and its responsibilities.
DISA manages the criminal record certificate securely through our GDPR-compliant platform as part of the background screening process. This gives organisations a structured way to manage criminal record checks alongside other background checks, while keeping candidate information and screening results in one place.
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Why choose DISA for background checks in Denmark?
DISA combines international screening capabilities with local knowledge to help organisations manage background checks efficiently, securely and consistently.
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International expertise with local knowledge
DISA works with organisations across the Nordic region and supports background screening in Denmark and internationally. With offices in Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and the United States, we combine regional knowledge with international screening capabilities. Our screening processes can be adapted to local requirements, roles and organisational needs.
Full-service screening
Our experienced screening specialists support you throughout the entire process, from selecting the right background checks to reviewing the final results. Through one platform, you can order, manage and track screenings across different roles and countries.
Compliance and security
Background screening involves sensitive personal information. DISA provides a secure, GDPR-compliant platform for managing candidate data and screening results, with processes designed to support compliance with applicable local requirements.
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What our clients say
“It is very important for us to employ people with integrity. We perform several background checks because we work in financial services, and also to give us peace of mind. That’s why we use DISA. They make the process of eliminating risk easy and smooth.”
Tobias Lindh
“What stands out about DISA is the close collaboration and the opportunity to continuously develop our processes based on our needs. Fast, efficient processes and short turnaround times are incredibly important to us, and DISA has truly understood that. By bringing background checks under one provider, we've achieved a more structured and efficient process that makes life easier for both HR and hiring managers.”
Filippa Bengtsson
“By using DISA’s digital solution for background checks, we know that clients’ and applicants’ personal data is always safe and secure. Boardtalk also has very careful procedures when it comes to data processing. We ensure that sensitive information is not passed back and forth unless absolutely necessary. For example, we only inform our clients if DISA finds irregularities in the results when we have received and analysed the applicants’ verification reports.”
Mats Holmberg
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Talk to our background screening experts
Have questions about background checks in Denmark or want to learn more about our screening services? Get in touch with our team and we'll be happy to help.
Ilze Lamers
HR Director Northern Europe
Michael Page Group