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What is the Difference Between BPSS and BS7858 Screening?

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  Here at Secure Screening Services we aim to take the complexity out of the screening process to make the experience as seamless as possible for both you and your candidates. Whilst our industry requires us to know a whole load of technical jargon, we know that nobody’s a fan of TLAs (three letter abbreviations, obviously!), so we will always speak in plain English and deliver on what we promise: no excuses. Read on for our simple explanation of the key differences between BPSS and BS7858 screening.   Baseline Personal Security Standard BPSS is the required level of screening for anyone who has access to government assets in the course of their work. This includes members of the armed forces, civil servants, temporary staff and government contractors. Its purpose is to protect government assets and minimize the risk to national security. The following checks are included:   ·          Identity verification; ·          Right to Work; ·          Unspent criminal convic