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Guidance about filtering of certain offences from criminal record certificates (DBS checks).
Guidance leaflets relating to eligibility and other DBS services and products.
DBS have created a new explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function.
Guidance for referred individuals including why they may have been referred and what happens next.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your personal data and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks.
If there is a mistake on your DBS certificate, the forms and guidance explain what you need to do.
Appeal a mistake on a criminal record check certificate or appeal a decision on DBS's list of people who are barred from certain roles
The DBS check application process for volunteers, for basic, standard and enhanced DBS checks.
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