01 April, 2024
What does this mean for you as a client of Validata?
6 most important points that apply to you are:
A fresh look, renewed branding, a new name and contact details – but the same familiar service.
Better coverage worldwide and also in Europe with a DISA branch in Berlin.
Possibility of processing screenings directly in America, number of international checks increasing.
We will continue to operate in at least the same way under strict European data protection laws, including the GDPR. All data processing takes place in Europe, and the data from our clients and candidates is stored exclusively on servers within the EU.
Your existing relationship with us remains the same. No major structural changes are taking place. Our headquarters will remain in Amsterdam, and the management and team you know and trust will remain as it is.
Our online screening platform continues to develop for local markets, as well as for the international markets. For example, the French language will soon be added!
Who is DISA Global Solutions?
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, DISA, is a leading provider of compliance and security solutions. They specialise in comprehensive employee screening solutions, including employment screening and drug testing. DISA conducts more than five million screenings annually for a wide range of clients, including a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies.
Since our founding in 2009, Validata has been a leader in the European screening industry, serving a diverse and extensive clientele. Our commitment to innovation, quality and client service aligns perfectly with DISA’s core values.
This strategic step enables us to benefit from the services, expertise, and innovative power of DISA and Validata. Together, we strive to strengthen our national and international market position and improve the added value we offer to our clients.
The same expertise, but with a different name
The acquisition of Validata by DISA has several advantages, while retaining Validata’s core values and local expertise.
With local expertise, you can think of:
- We will continue to operate from Amsterdam and also in accordance with strict European laws and regulations. All data processing takes place within the EU, ensuring that customers are compliant with (inter)national data protection regulations, such as the GDPR.
- Our online screening platform, Valluga, will continue to exist, and the management team will not change, which means that the high-quality service we are known for as a company will continue to be maintained. The name of Valluga will change, as this will become the platform ‘DISAInternational’, making it clear to all DISA clients where our specialism lies.
In addition, this step is also in line with our international ambition:
- DISA brings a global network and expertise in international screening processes.
- The integration allows us to leverage a wider range of technologies and services, which in turn results in a faster turnaround time.
The acquisition fits in seamlessly with Validata’s strategy to grow internationally. With our office in Stockholm and now also in Berlin , this step accelerates internationalisation. This step is essential to strengthen the international market position and to better serve clients. In short, the acquisition allows us to retain our (local) expertise while becoming stronger internationally, able to switch faster, and achieving our strategic growth ambitions.
Contact us if you have any questions
If you have any questions about this acquisition after reading our frequently asked questions, please feel free to contact your contact person. We look forward to combining the strengths of both companies and continuing to provide you with the services you have come to expect from us.