Identity check
With an identity verification check, you can ensure that the candidate is who they claim to be and that the ID document is valid and authentic.
Identity verification is a fundamental part of DISA’s background screening services. We verify identities through checks of passports, national ID cards, driving licences and residence permits – both nationally and internationally.
Why is it important to verify a candidate’s identity?
Verifying a candidate’s identity is about more than checking an ID document. It helps ensure that the entire recruitment process is based on the right person.
Without proper identity verification, the risk of mis-hires, fraud and other security-related issues increases, which can negatively impact the organisation.
Identity document verification through our partner Mitek
Mitek is an international provider of digital identity verification solutions and verifies the authenticity and validity of identity documents using advanced technology.
DISA has worked with Mitek for many years to verify identity documents. Mitek also checks whether passports or ID cards appear in the VIS (Verification Identification System) and international KLPD and Interpol databases for lost or stolen documents.
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- The candidate verifies their identity digitally via DISA’s secure platform
- Passports, national ID cards or residence permits are photographed directly in the mobile device or uploaded via computer
- The identity document is verified with support from DISA’s partner Mitek
- The verification includes checks of the document’s authenticity and validity
- Verification is also carried out against the VIS register to identify documents reported as lost or stolen
- The identity verification process can be complemented with digital identity verification using facial recognition to ensure the document belongs to the right person
- The result is compiled in DISA’s screening report
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ID verification in line with GDPR guidelines
DISA helps organisations carry out identity verification with secure handling of personal data and documentation in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and GDPR.
To support compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection requirements, images of identity documents are deleted from DISA’s systems within 14 days after the ID verification has been completed.
Complement identity verification with right to work checks
Ensuring the right to work in Sweden is an important part of a secure recruitment process. Employers who hire individuals without a valid work permit may face financial penalties and other consequences.
DISA helps organisations complement identity verification with right to work checks and documentation related to employment eligibility. Through secure and efficient processes, employers receive better support in meeting applicable requirements during recruitment and hiring.
Why should organisations use DISA for ID verification?
Digital identity verification
Secure verification of identity documents during recruitment and hiring.
Secure handling of personal data
DISA handles identity verification in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.
Efficient verification supported by Mitek
DISA works with Mitek to verify the authenticity and validity of identity documents.
Companies using DISA
“Even in this global pandemic, the Page Group wants to guarantee that the processing of personal data of candidates is securely done now that some of our employees are working from home.”
Ilze Lamers
“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
“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
“DISA's system for background checks is very easy to use. We can use the system on our phone, tablet, or laptop, which gives us the possibility to request and monitor screenings everywhere. With DISA, we help our end clients minimise the risks by hiring the right people.”
"We use DISA for our background checks and find the process smooth and reliable. It saves us time and gives us confidence in our delivery to clients."
Filip Norén
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International identity verification
For organisations involved in international recruitment, identity verification can present several challenges, including:
- Candidates located in different countries
- Local offices with shared HR processes
- Different document types and national identity documents
- Verification of remote candidates
- Managing local regulations and work permits
DISA has extensive experience in international background screening and helps organisations carry out checks in more than 175 countries.
What organisations should know about background screening
Get answers to common questions about background screening and recruitment.
Secure handling of personal data
Learn how to carry out background screening in line with GDPR.
International background screening
Practical guidance for organisations carrying out background screening across multiple countries.
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“Working with DISA internationally helps to screen every candidate via the same way. The system is easy to use and due to the fact that you can create different screening profiles per country, it is easy to adapt to local rules and regulations (for example: data storage in the EER).”