UK GDPR-compliant DBS checks, Right-to-Work verification, and employment screening, with industry-leading speed and full regulatory alignment.
Discloses unspent convictions from the Police National Computer. Available for any role in any sector. No eligibility restrictions.
⏱️ ~1 day
Reveals both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings. Restricted to roles eligible under the Exceptions Order.
⏱️ Varies by DBS processing
Includes everything in Standard plus any relevant police intelligence held locally. Required for roles working with children or vulnerable adults.
⏱️ Varies by DBS processing
The highest level of DBS disclosure. Checks against the children's and/or adults' barred lists for roles involving regulated activity.
⏱️ Varies by DBS processing
Confirms a candidate's legal entitlement to work in the UK, aligned with Home Office requirements. Supports digital identity verification.
⏱️ Under 24 hours
Verify degrees, diplomas, and professional qualifications from UK universities and institutions. Confirms attendance dates, awards, and classification.
⏱️ 1–9 business days
Confirm previous employment history with UK employers. Verified dates, job titles, and reason for leaving where available.
⏱️ 1–9 business days
Search Companies House records for current and previous directorships, disqualifications, and significant control positions.
⏱️ 1–3 business days
Credit and financial probity checks for roles in financial services, senior management, and positions of fiduciary responsibility.
⏱️ 1–3 business days
Biometric identity matching against government-issued UK documents including passports, driving licences, and BRP cards. Fully remote.
⏱️ Instant
Regulatory Framework Coverage
Lawful basis processing under candidate consent or employer legitimate interest, with full data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure
Compliance with the UK's implementation of GDPR, including specific provisions for processing criminal offence data under Schedule 1 conditions
Filtering rules applied correctly to ensure only legally disclosable convictions and cautions appear on Standard and Enhanced checks
Digital verification aligned with the latest Home Office employer guidance, including support for IDVT-certified identity service providers
Cross-border data transfers handled with appropriate safeguards including SCCs for data moving between UK and international jurisdictions
Turn verifies that each DBS check level requested is appropriate for the role, ensuring compliance with the Exceptions Order and Police Act 1997 regulations
Turn holds SOC 2 Type II certification (independently audited) and follows ISO 27001-aligned information security workflows across all screening operations. SOC 3, Publicly available security and availability report, independently verified
Note: As of April 2025, the DBS has renamed its disclosure levels. Basic checks are now called “Level 1 Disclosure,” Standard checks are “Level 2,” and Enhanced checks are “Level 2 with Barred List.” Turn supports both naming conventions across all workflows and documentation.
Independently audited
Aligned workflows
Publicly available
EU & UK compliant
Start a UK background check from Turn's dashboard, your connected ATS, or our API. Select the candidate, choose the check types, and launch in seconds.
Your candidate receives a secure, encrypted link via SMS or email. They provide consent, upload identity documents, and complete the process, typically in under 10 minutes.
DBS results, Right-to-Work status, and all verification outcomes are consolidated into a single standardised report with adjudication tools ready.
DBS Basic checks return in approximately 1 day, compared to the industry average of 11–14 days. Right to Work completes in under 24 hours. Identity verification is instant. Faster results mean faster onboarding.
UK and international screening from a single dashboard, a single report format, and a single billing relationship. No separate vendor contracts or logins for your UK hiring.
Every screening workflow is designed for UK GDPR and DPA 2018 compliance from the ground up, consent collection, data minimisation, candidate rights, and Standard Contractual Clauses for cross-border transfers.
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The DBS level depends on the role. A Basic check (Level 1 Disclosure) shows unspent convictions and is available for any position. A Standard check (Level 2) reveals spent and unspent convictions and is limited to roles listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order. An Enhanced check adds police intelligence and is required for roles involving children or vulnerable adults. An Enhanced check with Barred List access is needed for regulated activity with vulnerable groups. Turn can help you determine the appropriate level for each position.
Turn delivers DBS Basic checks in approximately 1 day, compared to the industry average of 11–14 days. Right to Work verification completes in under 24 hours. Identity verification is instant. Standard and Enhanced DBS checks depend on the Disclosure and Barring Service processing times, but Turn's automated workflows minimise delays at every stage.
Yes. Turn's UK screening workflows comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This includes lawful basis processing under consent or legitimate interest, data minimisation, candidate rights to access and erasure, Standard Contractual Clauses for cross-border data transfers, and complete audit trails. Turn holds SOC 2 Type II certification and follows ISO 27001-aligned information security practices.
Turn's Right to Work verification confirms a candidate's legal entitlement to work in the United Kingdom, fully aligned with Home Office requirements. The process supports digital identity verification and document checks, returning results in under 24 hours. It covers British and Irish citizens, settled and pre-settled status holders, and visa holders with valid work permissions.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, certain convictions become "spent" after a rehabilitation period and are filtered from Standard and Enhanced DBS checks. Filtering rules determine which offences are never removed and which are filtered based on the offence type, disposal, and time elapsed. Turn's workflows account for these filtering rules and ensure only legally disclosable information is surfaced to employers.
Turn holds SOC 2 Type II (independently audited) and SOC 3 (publicly available) certifications. Our screening workflows are aligned with ISO 27001 information security management standards. We maintain compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and support Standard Contractual Clauses for cross-border data transfers.
Yes. Turn supports screening in all four UK nations. England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, as well as across 60+ European countries. DBS checks are specific to England and Wales, with equivalent systems available for Scotland (Disclosure Scotland) and Northern Ireland (AccessNI). European screening is handled through the same platform with GDPR-compliant workflows for each jurisdiction.
Disclaimer: The resources provided here are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. We advise you to consult your own legal counsel for questions related to your specific practices and compliance with applicable laws.
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