“Post-GDPR we have started to see some education institutions and prior employers declining to respond to requests for information. Have you seen this trend?” Yes, in some jurisdictions we are seeing some sources reluctant to verify information directly. This is not least due to some guidance coming from regulators (Supervisory Authorities) that may be making […]
Welcome to our fourth and final video in our series about the effects of the GDPR on the background screening industry. Our third video looked at how a background screening provider can help businesses adhere to the GDPR. In this video, Steve Girdler, Managing Director for EMEA and APAC, and Caroline Smith, Associate General Counsel […]
The UK Government has updated its guidance on what will happen in the event of a “no deal” Brexit as it relates to data privacy laws. HireRight reviewed the original Notice back in September, and the new guidance remains largely the same, though a “no deal” Brexit is now looking like a possibility: something no-one […]
Welcome to our third video about the effects of the GDPR on the background screening industry. The second video – Chapter 2 – Background Screening Partners – looked at what companies are looking for from their background screening provider when it comes to the GDPR. In this video, Steve Girdler, Managing Director for EMEA and APAC, and […]
Welcome to our second video about the effects of the GDPR on the background screening industry. The first video – Chapter 1 – Transparency – talked about the importance of transparency in the background screening industry under the GDPR. In this video, Steve Girdler, Managing Director for EMEA & APAC, and Caroline Smith, Associate General Counsel […]
Following the release of our GDPR White Paper and the GDPR implementation date (25th May 2018), we asked Steve Girdler, Managing Director for EMEA & APAC, and Caroline Smith, Associate General Counsel for EMEA and APAC, “so what next?” What are the biggest effects and implications of the GDPR on background screening? What do businesses want and […]
