This means that the BPSS in its entirety remains in place.
BPSS checks are seen by the government as an important precaution to confirm the identity of an indi-vidual (employee or contractor) and their rights to work in the UK. These types of checks are often re-quired when securing government contracts / government related work providing a level of assurance as to those individuals trustworthiness, honestly, integrity and values required for the job position. BPSS checks mitigate the risks associated with individuals working with potentially sensitive information.
It is best to treat your employees in this manner. BPSS is a standard
SC but not DV
In most cases, pre-employment screening is conducted.
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Imagine who they employ.
Military Personnel and Defense Contractors: BPSS checks are mandatory for individuals working in the defense sector, including armed forces personnel and civilian contractors who work in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
They don't work for the government. Many organisations choose vet their candidates.
Civil servants (including military personnel), temporary staff, government officials and members of the armed force
Some organisations will compliment departments or anyone needing to access:
There are 4 elements to a BPSS check and candidates must pass all to get their BPSS clearance certifi-cate.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
assets.
BPSS clearances must be obtained by all employees.
renewal. This carries out the same mandatory checks that are done for a DV-clearance, but it may not include the referee interview.
BPS Security Clearance. A BPSS Certificate will be issued at this point.
In addition, candidates are required to disclose any significant periods spent abroad (6 months or more in the past 3 years).
BPSS checks can be requested by employers of all sizes, regardless of whether their staff is employed.
Useful for certain roles that require a higher level of security.
