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PEP check, Sanction list, and Adverse media check

DISA checks public and external data sources, so you don’t run any unnecessary risks.

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PEP-check, Sanction list, and Adverse media check with DISA

A PEP screening and sanction list or an adverse media check are often conducted to manage risks. What happens if a (potential) employee has previously behaved inappropriately? Then the (financial) consequences for your organisation could be incalculable. It would not only have internal consequences, but a mis-hire can also have external repercussions. For example, reputational and associated (financial) damage..

To prevent such situations, performing a PEP screening and a sanction list or adverse media check is a smart move.

The PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) and associated lists are drawn up internationally. Resources such as local governments, the CIA World Leaders List, and the CIA World Factbook are used. A PEP list consists of five levels with powerful political officials, such as heads of state, government, and parliament leaders at level one, and close associates of a PEP at level five.

An international sanction list is drawn up from sources including the United States, United Nations (UN), European Union, and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). During an adverse media check, DISA checks whether a (potential) employee appears negatively on a current list of convicted persons and organisations. 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.

 

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Comply with current laws and regulations with a PEP-check, Sanction list, and Adverse media check

Conducting a PEP screening and sanction list or adverse media check is also a safe move regarding current legislation and regulations. For example, the Guidance on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (Wet ter voorkoming van witwassen en financiering van terrorisme – Wwft) obliges financial organisations to screen their (potential) employees. In addition, the Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht – Wft) has decided that (potential) employees must be screened more rigorously in certain sectors for integrity-sensitive positions.

When checking PEP, sanction lists, and adverse media, we examine the following aspects:

  • Money laundering
  • Committing (financial) fraud
  • The financing or participation in criminal organisations and/or regimes
  • Drug-related crime
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Why choose to screen employees?

Risk control

Screening gives you clarity on who you are hiring. It reduces risk, prevents mis hires and lowers long term costs. It helps you build a reliable organisation.

Trust & Security

A screened workforce contributes to a safe working environment. Our processes are ISO certified, giving you confidence in quality, reliability and careful handling of data.

Support

Both parties receive the screening report within five working days, and you can track progress around the clock. With integrations such as AFAS, the process is efficient and straightforward to implement. Our support team is available from 08:00 to 18:00.

Why conduct a PEP-check, Sanction list, and Adverse media check with DISA?

 

  • DISA addresses your concerns: As soon as you have registered a (potential) employee and have chosen the matching screening profile, DISA takes the entire screening process off your hands. You can look into the results of the PEP, Sanction list, and Adverse media check in the screening report.
  • Looks beyond borders: For the PEP-check, Sanction list, and Adverse media check, DISA consults various international sources, which are continuously updated.
  • DISA is a specialist in employment screening: DISA is a specialist in employment screening. As a result of our many years of experience, we offer a fast and efficient screening process that complies with current (privacy) laws and regulations.
     
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Screen employees with DISA

The success of an organisation depends on having the right employees. Consequently, it is important to make sure you know who you are recruiting and retaining. DISA has created different screening profiles for each sector that can be supplemented as desired. In addition to the PEP-check, Sanction list, and Adverse media check, there are numerous other screening checks to choose from.

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