Media Checks -Applicant Guide

You will read our Statement of Fair Processing when you start your application.  

For the purpose of this electronic application, access to information supplied by and relating to you is given to our agent in order to process the disclosure application. All information is stored with the utmost of security in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and UK Data Protection legislation and GDPR). 

Our data is securely hosted by Security Watchdog in the UK – which means full compliance with UK data protection law. The system works to global best practice standards and Security Watchdog holds an internationally recognised certificate in information security management (ISO 27001 Accredited). The system is regularly tested and monitored (including vulnerability and penetration testing) – which ensures the security of the data is never compromised. All confidential data is encrypted using an advanced combination of three encryption techniques in addition to regular backups – which prevent unauthorised access. Security Watchdog high-security data centre operates the latest monitoring and protection systems – including sophisticated anti-virus and online security programmes.