International background check

In a globalised labour market, companies often recruit across borders, which places higher demands on secure and reliable background checks, such as work permit verification, education checks and employment history verification.

DISA offers international background checks with global coverage. Our solutions are flexible, efficient and compliant with both local and international regulations, making it easy to manage global recruitment, establish consistent processes and make well-informed hiring decisions.

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Global coverage through trusted partners

DISA works with carefully selected data partners to conduct international background checks. This enables a smooth and consistent global process, regardless of where candidates are located, and ensures that candidate information is accurate and reliable.

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What is included in an international background check?

International background checks are used to verify information when recruiting and hiring across borders, as well as for companies operating in multiple countries. They may include checks of CV information, education, employment history, financial records and criminal records.

Some of the most common checks include:

Criminal records and court records checks

A criminal records check involves reviewing whether an individual is registered for criminal offences or convictions in official records. By requesting extracts from relevant police or judicial registers, we can identify criminal history that may be relevant for recruitment or security assessments. All checks are carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in each country.

Criminal records checks

References from previous employers

An employment history check verifies that a candidate’s stated employment details, such as job titles and periods of employment, are accurate. We validate this information by verifying references or HR contacts at previous employers and confirming the details provided by the candidate.

Employment history verification

Education verification

Education verification ensures that a candidate holds the education and degree level they claim. DISA verifies diplomas and certificates directly at the source and, where possible, contacts the educational institution to confirm the information, whether the institution is national or international. This helps ensure that the candidate meets the required qualifications.

Education and qualification verification

Identity verification

Identity verification means that DISA confirms a person’s identity by matching information against reliable sources and documents, such as identity documents and official registers. The purpose is to ensure that the individual is who they claim to be, reducing the risk of errors and identity fraud in the recruitment process. Identity verification can also be combined with a work permit check to confirm the candidate’s legal right to work in the country.

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Credit checks and payment records

A credit check is conducted by DISA together with our data providers to assess a candidate’s financial situation and identify potential financial risks, such as debts or payment defaults. This check provides insight into financial responsibility and is particularly relevant for roles involving financial responsibility or positions of trust. Common elements include payment records and other financial data to support informed hiring decisions.

Credit checks

Integrity declaration

An integrity declaration is a form in which the candidate self-discloses information about behaviour, roles or incidents that may be relevant to the position. The candidate completes and signs the declaration digitally, providing additional insight into matters that may not appear in external registers and complementing other checks in the screening process. Responses are stored securely and may be included in the final screening report to support recruitment and risk assessments.

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Screening internationals with our software for background check

Screening internationals can be quite challenging, as there are several factors that make this process more complex and time-consuming. These include for example legal complexities and restrictions, language barriers, availability of correct information, differences in technology, etc.

Cost savings

Your organisation saves costs because DISA uses its network and smart links to quickly gain insight into the right data. This makes screening by DISA cheaper than the hidden costs of in-house screening.

Unburdening the HR department

After a candidate is registered in DISA’s system and the right screening profile is chosen, we take all work of your hands (including communication with the candidate).

Efficiency and time savings

Thanks to our collaborations with several data suppliers, our average turnaround time is 5 working days. Your HR department will save time and your organisation will quickly know who you are hiring.

What do our customers say?

“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).”

"DISA is always flexible. If something changes, whether at a global or local level, they respond accordingly. They know our recruitment process inside out, which means they can quickly come up with effective solutions."

Ilze Lamers
HR Director Northern Europe
Michael Page Group

"As an international organisation, we needed a partner that could support background screening across multiple countries while providing a consistent and intuitive way of working. At the same time, it was important that the screening could be adapted to local requirements, as these can vary considerably between markets. DISA has been a strong fit for us as an international background screening partner, combining international coverage with the flexibility to adapt to our needs."

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

How does it work?

DISA’s screening software works quickly and efficiently. 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. Once we receive all the data, the screening starts.

Step 1: Log in

Fill in your personal username and password.
Step 2: Select Profile

Select the right screening profile for this candidate.
Step 3: Candidate Info

Enter the candidate's details.
Step 4: Candidate Screening

Candidate receives an email with login details and a request to start their own pre-employment screening.
Step 5: Screening is processed

DISA will process the screening and complete all background checks.
Step 6: Screening is completed

Both you and the candidate will receive a message that the screening report is completed and ready to download.

All our background checks

Verification of education and diploma check

Criminal record check

Identity check

Credit check

PEP, Sanctions list, and Adverse media checks

Work experience verification and reference check

Social media & online presence screening

Driving licence check

Statement of integrity

Address verification

Alcohol and drug testing for employment

Company checks

Right to work check

Custom checks

Credit check

PEP, Sanctions list, and Adverse media checks

Social media & online presence screening

Driving licence check

Statement of integrity

Alcohol and drug testing for employment

Custom checks

Company checks

Right to work check

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Integrations with ATS/HR systems

DISA offers an advanced API that enables seamless integration of our international background checks with your existing systems.

Security and GDPR

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

Reducing legal risks

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

Safe environment

The security of personal data and all screening processes are a top priority at DISA. DISA’s global background screening platform is technically designed and developed with a strong focus on privacy and security. DISA is certified in accordance with ISO 27001 and 9001, holds an ISAE 3000 Type II assurance report, and is a member of the industry association BKF. DISA has also been granted authorisation by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) to process personal data relating to criminal offences.