The DBS will refer the details provided on application forms to government and law enforcement bodies in accordance with any relevant legislation.

The details provided to these bodies will be used for identifying possible matches to records they hold. Where such a match is established, data may be released to the DBS for inclusion on any certificate issued. The details provided on application forms may be used to update the records held by the bodies specified above.

The DBS will refer the details provided on application forms to government and law enforcement bodies in accordance with any relevant legislation. Where such a match is established, data may be released to the DBS for inclusion on any certificate issued.

The details provided on application forms may be used to update the records held by the bodies specified above.

About us

Checks Direct is an Umbrella Body of the DBS. We act on behalf of the DBS to process criminal record checks for public, private and not-for-profit organisations. We adhere to a strict DBS code of practice to process DBS Checks.

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