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Location: D-9, Ground Floor, Sector-3, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, India Email: info@integritycheckservices.com Phone: +91-9350283562 Website: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/ --- ## Verification services (29) ### Address Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/address-verification/ Category: Identity verification Turnaround time: 2-4 Business Days Coverage: All Indian states and union territories Legal basis: Conducted with written candidate consent under the DPDP Act 2023 Address verification is a foundational part of any background check. Our field agents visit the candidate's residence and confirm identity and duration of stay with family members or neighbours. For digital verification we capture GPS-tagged photographs and digital signatures, so every visit is independently evidenced. **Why it matters.** An unverifiable address is one of the strongest early indicators of identity fraud. It is also the address your organisation will rely on for legal notices, asset recovery and statutory correspondence. **What is included** - Physical Verification - Digital Address Check - Residence Duration - Neighborhood Check **Verification process** 1. Digital address validation against government databases. 2. Field agent visit to the physical location. 3. Verification of residence duration with neighbors/family. 4. GPS-tagged photographic evidence collection. 5. Final report generation with risk assessment. **Documents required** - Aadhaar Card - Voter ID - Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement **Who typically needs this check** - Field and sales roles - Delivery and logistics staff - Roles handling cash or inventory - Any role requiring police verification **Red flags this check detects** - Address does not exist or is a commercial premises - Neighbours cannot confirm the candidate ever lived there - Stated duration of stay contradicts documentary evidence - Candidate refuses a field visit without explanation **Frequently asked** - How long does address verification take? The standard turnaround time for Address Verification is 2-4 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for address verification? Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Address Verification? Physical Verification, Digital Address Check, Residence Duration, Neighborhood Check. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for address verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any identity verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Aadhaar Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/aadhaar-verification/ Category: Identity verification Turnaround time: Instant Coverage: All India, real-time via UIDAI Legal basis: Aadhaar Act 2016 and DPDP Act 2023, on explicit consent Aadhaar verification is the gold standard for confirming digital identity in India. We use UIDAI APIs to authenticate an Aadhaar in real time, confirming the document has not been tampered with and that the demographic details match the official record. **Why it matters.** Aadhaar is the most widely forged identity document in Indian hiring. A real-time UIDAI check removes any possibility of a doctored scan passing as genuine. **What is included** - UIDAI Database Check - Name & DOB Match - Address Confirmation - Biometric Link **Verification process** 1. Collection of Aadhaar number and demographic details. 2. Real-time API call to UIDAI database. 3. Matching of Name, DOB, Gender and Address. 4. OTP-based or biometric authentication (if required). 5. Instant verification report. **Documents required** - Aadhaar Card Number / Scanned Copy **Who typically needs this check** - Every Indian hire, at every level - Gig and contract workers - Vendor and contractor onboarding **Red flags this check detects** - Aadhaar number does not exist in the UIDAI database - Name or date of birth does not match the record - Document shows signs of digital editing - The same Aadhaar appears against a different candidate **Frequently asked** - How long does aadhaar verification take? The standard turnaround time for Aadhaar Verification is Instant. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for aadhaar verification? Aadhaar Card Number / Scanned Copy. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Aadhaar Verification? UIDAI Database Check, Name & DOB Match, Address Confirmation, Biometric Link. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for aadhaar verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any identity verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Passport Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/passport-verification/ Category: Identity verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: All Indian passport offices Legal basis: Passports Act 1967, verified on candidate consent Passport verification is essential for international travel and global hiring. We access Ministry of External Affairs records to confirm that a passport is genuine, currently valid, and issued to the person presenting it. **Why it matters.** A passport is often the document used to establish the right to work abroad. An invalid or revoked passport discovered after an offer can derail an entire international placement. **What is included** - Passport Number Match - Validity Status - Issue Place Check - Database Verification **Verification process** 1. Verification of Passport Number. 2. Validity and Expiry check. 3. Issue date and place confirmation. 4. Global database screening for travel restrictions. **Documents required** - Passport Copy **Who typically needs this check** - Candidates for overseas deployment - Roles requiring frequent business travel - Senior and executive hires - Anyone claiming foreign work experience **Red flags this check detects** - Passport number not found in MEA records - Passport expired, revoked or reported lost - Place of issue inconsistent with stated address history - Travel restrictions or an impounded status **Frequently asked** - How long does passport verification take? The standard turnaround time for Passport Verification is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for passport verification? Passport Copy. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Passport Verification? Passport Number Match, Validity Status, Issue Place Check, Database Verification. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for passport verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any identity verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Bank Account Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/bank-account-verification/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: Instant / 1 Business Day Coverage: All Indian banks on the NPCI network Legal basis: RBI KYC guidelines, on candidate consent Accurate bank details are essential for payroll processing and any financial transaction. We confirm the account holder's name and the account's active status using the penny-drop method or a direct bank API, so salary never reaches the wrong account. **Why it matters.** Payroll misdirection is a common internal fraud. Confirming the account name matches the employee record before the first payment closes that gap entirely. **What is included** - Account Existence Check - Owner Name Match - IFSC Verification - Active Status **Verification process** 1. Penny-drop transaction to verify account. 2. Real-time name match from bank records. 3. IFSC and Branch verification. 4. Verification of account active/inactive status. **Documents required** - Cancelled Cheque / Bank Statement **Who typically needs this check** - Every new joiner before first payroll - Contract and freelance payees - Vendor payment onboarding **Red flags this check detects** - Account holder name does not match the candidate - Account is dormant, frozen or closed - IFSC does not correspond to the stated branch - Multiple employees sharing one account **Frequently asked** - How long does bank account verification take? The standard turnaround time for Bank Account Verification is Instant / 1 Business Day. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for bank account verification? Cancelled Cheque / Bank Statement. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Bank Account Verification? Account Existence Check, Owner Name Match, IFSC Verification, Active Status. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for bank account verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Civil Court Record Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/civil-court-record-check/ Category: Criminal verification Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Coverage: High Courts, District Courts and tribunals across India Legal basis: Public court records under the RTI Act 2005 and e-Courts A civil litigation check reveals financial disputes, property cases and employment-related lawsuits involving the candidate. We search High Court, District Court and tribunal records nationwide, and report the nature and current status of every matter found. **Why it matters.** Civil litigation rarely appears on a criminal record, yet an active suit for debt recovery or breach of an employment contract is directly material to a finance or leadership hire. **What is included** - Civil Case Search - Dispute Records - Litigation History - Pending Cases **Verification process** 1. Search across Pan-India court databases. 2. Analysis of litigation history. 3. Verification of case status (Pending/Closed). 4. Detail extraction of the nature of dispute. **Documents required** - Candidate Identity Proof **Who typically needs this check** - Finance and treasury roles - Senior management and directors - Roles with signing authority - Vendor and partner due diligence **Red flags this check detects** - Active debt-recovery proceedings - Litigation against a previous employer - Undisclosed property or partnership disputes - A pattern of repeat litigation **Frequently asked** - How long does civil court record check take? The standard turnaround time for Civil Court Record Check is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for civil court record check? Candidate Identity Proof. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Civil Court Record Check? Civil Case Search, Dispute Records, Litigation History, Pending Cases. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for civil court record check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any criminal verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Credit Check / CIBIL Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/credit-check/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: CIBIL, Experian, Equifax and CRIF High Mark Legal basis: Credit Information Companies Act 2005, on written consent A credit history check is important for financial services and senior management roles. It highlights a candidate's financial responsibility and any risk that heavy personal liabilities may create in a role with access to money. **Why it matters.** Severe personal financial distress is a recognised risk factor in roles handling cash, credit decisions or customer funds. A credit check makes that exposure visible before it becomes a loss. **What is included** - CIBIL Score Check - Loan History - Default Verification - Financial Liabilities **Verification process** 1. Consent-based credit report retrieval. 2. Analysis of CIBIL score. 3. Identification of loan defaults or write-offs. 4. Review of existing financial liabilities. **Documents required** - PAN Card - Candidate Consent Form **Who typically needs this check** - Banking and NBFC roles - Accounts and treasury staff - Senior management - Roles with purchasing authority **Red flags this check detects** - Loan write-offs or settlements - Accounts in default or classified as NPA - Credit utilisation far exceeding declared income - Undisclosed guarantor obligations **Frequently asked** - How long does credit check / cibil check take? The standard turnaround time for Credit Check / CIBIL Check is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for credit check / cibil check? PAN Card, Candidate Consent Form. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Credit Check / CIBIL Check? CIBIL Score Check, Loan History, Default Verification, Financial Liabilities. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for credit check / cibil check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Criminal Record Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/criminal-record-check/ Category: Criminal verification Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Coverage: All Indian states — district courts, High Courts and police records Legal basis: Public records under the RTI Act 2005, on written consent A criminal record check is the primary tool for ensuring workplace safety. We verify both digital court records through the e-Courts system and physical police records, covering the candidate's current and permanent addresses as well as every district they have lived or worked in. **Why it matters.** An employer can be held liable for negligent hiring where a reasonable check would have revealed a relevant conviction. This is the check most often cited in workplace-safety litigation. **What is included** - Court Record Search - FIR Verification - Pending Cases Check - Warrant Search **Verification process** 1. Search in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. 2. State-wise court database search. 3. Analysis of FIRs and pending criminal proceedings. 4. Verification of warrants or past convictions. **Documents required** - Aadhaar Card - Address Proof **Who typically needs this check** - Every employee-facing role - Roles with access to homes or customers - Cash-handling and security positions - Roles working with children or vulnerable adults **Red flags this check detects** - Convictions relevant to the role - Pending criminal proceedings or charge sheets - Open warrants - Cases filed under a variant of the candidate's name **Frequently asked** - How long does criminal record check take? The standard turnaround time for Criminal Record Check is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for criminal record check? Aadhaar Card, Address Proof. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Criminal Record Check? Court Record Search, FIR Verification, Pending Cases Check, Warrant Search. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for criminal record check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any criminal verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Police Clearance Certificate URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/pcc-verification/ Category: Criminal verification Turnaround time: 7-15 Business Days (for issuance) / 2 Days (for verification) Coverage: All state police departments and commissionerates Legal basis: Verified with the issuing authority on candidate consent A Police Clearance Certificate is an official document issued by the police department. We verify the certificate's authenticity directly with the issuing authority and cross-check it against local police station records, eliminating any risk of a forged or altered certificate being accepted. **Why it matters.** PCC forgery is widespread because the document is trusted at face value. Verifying it with the issuing station is the only way to know the clearance is real. **What is included** - PCC Validation - Local Police Records - Clearance Status - Authenticity Check **Verification process** 1. Submission of PCC application (if assisted). 2. Verification of issued PCC from the police portal. 3. Cross-check with local police station records. 4. Validity and seal authentication. **Documents required** - PCC Copy - Passport/Aadhaar **Who typically needs this check** - Visa and immigration applicants - Government and PSU appointments - Security and defence-adjacent roles - Roles with statutory police verification **Red flags this check detects** - Certificate not traceable in the issuing station's records - Seal or signature inconsistent with the issuing office - Certificate issued for a different purpose or period - Adverse remarks removed from the presented copy **Frequently asked** - How long does police clearance certificate take? The standard turnaround time for Police Clearance Certificate is 7-15 Business Days (for issuance) / 2 Days (for verification). Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for police clearance certificate? PCC Copy, Passport/Aadhaar. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Police Clearance Certificate? PCC Validation, Local Police Records, Clearance Status, Authenticity Check. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for police clearance certificate? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any criminal verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Database & Watchlist Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/watchlist-check/ Category: Criminal verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: 1,000+ global and Indian watchlists Legal basis: PMLA 2002 and RBI KYC/AML guidelines We screen candidates against global databases including OFAC, Interpol and UN Sanctions, alongside domestic sources such as CBI and SEBI registries. The check covers politically exposed persons, anti-money-laundering lists and adverse media in a single pass. **Why it matters.** Employing or transacting with a sanctioned individual carries direct regulatory and criminal exposure for the organisation, regardless of intent. **What is included** - Terror Watchlist - Sanctions Screening - PEP Database - Criminal Registry **Verification process** 1. Screening against 1000+ global watchlists. 2. Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) check. 3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) list verification. 4. Negative media and news screening. **Documents required** - Full Name - DOB - Identity Proof **Who typically needs this check** - Banking, NBFC and insurance hires - Cross-border trade and payments roles - Senior management and directors - Vendor and counterparty onboarding **Red flags this check detects** - A name match on a sanctions or terror list - Politically exposed person status not declared - Regulatory debarment by SEBI or RBI - Sustained adverse media on financial misconduct **Frequently asked** - How long does database & watchlist check take? The standard turnaround time for Database & Watchlist Check is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for database & watchlist check? Full Name, DOB, Identity Proof. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Database & Watchlist Check? Terror Watchlist, Sanctions Screening, PEP Database, Criminal Registry. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for database & watchlist check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any criminal verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Global Database Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/global-database-check/ Category: Global verification Turnaround time: 2-3 Business Days Coverage: International sanctions, regulatory and criminal registries Legal basis: Screened under PMLA 2002 and applicable local data protection law A global database check confirms that a candidate carries no international criminal record or sanctions involvement. It covers international regulatory registers, criminal registries and sanctioned-jurisdiction exposure, and is essential wherever a candidate has lived or worked outside India. **Why it matters.** An Indian criminal record check cannot see offences committed abroad. For any candidate with overseas history, this is the only check that closes that blind spot. **What is included** - Sanctions Lists - Global Watchlists - Anti-Money Laundering - International Records **Verification process** 1. International sanctions list search. 2. Global regulatory database check. 3. International criminal registry screening. 4. Sanctioned countries check. **Documents required** - Passport Copy - Candidate Consent **Who typically needs this check** - Candidates with overseas work or study history - Foreign nationals hired in India - Roles at multinational subsidiaries - Export, trade and correspondent banking roles **Red flags this check detects** - A match on an international sanctions list - Criminal record in a previous country of residence - Debarment by a foreign regulator - Residence in a sanctioned jurisdiction not disclosed **Frequently asked** - How long does global database check take? The standard turnaround time for Global Database Check is 2-3 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for global database check? Passport Copy, Candidate Consent. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Global Database Check? Sanctions Lists, Global Watchlists, Anti-Money Laundering, International Records. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for global database check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any global verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Drug & Alcohol Testing URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/drug-alcohol-testing/ Category: Health verification Turnaround time: 2-3 Business Days Coverage: NABL-accredited laboratories nationwide, plus onsite collection Legal basis: Conducted on written consent, results released only to authorised recipients Drug testing protects workplace safety and productivity. We screen through urine, blood or hair sample analysis at NABL-accredited laboratories, with documented chain of custody at every stage and a Medical Review Officer confirming each non-negative result before it is reported. **Why it matters.** Substance impairment in a safety-critical role exposes the organisation to accident liability, insurance refusal and statutory penalties. Chain of custody is what makes a positive result defensible if it is ever challenged. **What is included** - 5-Panel Drug Test - 10-Panel Drug Test - Alcohol Screening - Lab Reports **Verification process** 1. Sample collection at certified labs or onsite. 2. Chain-of-custody documentation. 3. Lab analysis for specific panels (5/10/12). 4. Medical Review Officer (MRO) verification. 5. Secure report delivery. **Documents required** - Identity Proof **Who typically needs this check** - Drivers and heavy-equipment operators - Manufacturing and plant floor staff - Healthcare and pharmacy roles - Construction and site personnel **Red flags this check detects** - Confirmed positive for a screened substance - Adulterated, substituted or dilute sample - Refusal to test after consent was given - Repeated rescheduling of the collection appointment **Frequently asked** - How long does drug & alcohol testing take? The standard turnaround time for Drug & Alcohol Testing is 2-3 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for drug & alcohol testing? Identity Proof. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Drug & Alcohol Testing? 5-Panel Drug Test, 10-Panel Drug Test, Alcohol Screening, Lab Reports. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for drug & alcohol testing? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any health verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Pre-Employment Medical Test URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/medical-test/ Category: Health verification Turnaround time: 2-3 Business Days Coverage: Partner hospitals and diagnostic centres across India Legal basis: Factories Act 1948 fitness requirements, on candidate consent Our medical screening confirms that a candidate is fit for the physical requirements of the job. It combines a physical examination, pathology tests and any specialist evaluation the role demands, concluding in a fit-for-work certificate. **Why it matters.** Placing someone in a role their health cannot sustain creates injury risk for them and liability for the employer. A documented pre-employment baseline also protects against later unrelated claims. **What is included** - General Checkup - Blood Tests - Visual/Hearing Test - Fitness Certificate **Verification process** 1. Appointment scheduling at partner hospitals. 2. Comprehensive physical examination. 3. Pathological tests (Blood, Urine). 4. Specialist evaluations (if required). 5. Fit-for-work certificate issuance. **Documents required** - Identity Proof - Medical History **Who typically needs this check** - Manufacturing and plant roles - Drivers and field staff - Food handling and hospitality - Any role with a statutory fitness requirement **Red flags this check detects** - Condition incompatible with the role's physical demands - Vision or hearing below the statutory threshold - Undisclosed condition affecting safety-critical duties - Declining a required examination **Frequently asked** - How long does pre-employment medical test take? The standard turnaround time for Pre-Employment Medical Test is 2-3 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for pre-employment medical test? Identity Proof, Medical History. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Pre-Employment Medical Test? General Checkup, Blood Tests, Visual/Hearing Test, Fitness Certificate. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for pre-employment medical test? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any health verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Education Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/education-verification/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 5-10 Business Days Coverage: Indian universities, boards, NAD and international institutions Legal basis: UGC regulations, verified on candidate consent Education fraud is one of the most common forms of resume misrepresentation in India. We verify credentials directly with university records, registrar offices, or the National Academic Depository, and confirm the awarding institution's own accreditation status. **Why it matters.** A degree from an unaccredited or non-existent institution can invalidate a professional registration, a client contract, or an entire visa application years after the hire. **What is included** - University Verification - Degree Authentication - Certificate Check - Accreditation Status **Verification process** 1. Verification of University/College accreditation. 2. Authentication of Degree/Mark-sheets. 3. Verification of graduation year and roll number. 4. Direct confirmation from the Registrar/Institution. **Documents required** - Final Degree Certificate - Mark-sheets **Who typically needs this check** - Every role with a stated qualification requirement - Regulated professions - Roles requiring a work visa - Campus and graduate hiring **Red flags this check detects** - Institution has no record of the candidate - Degree awarded by an unaccredited or fake university - Grades or class of degree altered on the certificate - Graduation year inconsistent with the employment timeline **Frequently asked** - How long does education verification take? The standard turnaround time for Education Verification is 5-10 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for education verification? Final Degree Certificate, Mark-sheets. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Education Verification? University Verification, Degree Authentication, Certificate Check, Accreditation Status. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for education verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Alumni Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/alumni-verification/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Coverage: Indian colleges, universities and alumni associations Legal basis: Verified on candidate consent Verifying education and batch details through alumni networks provides an independent second confirmation alongside the registrar record. It is particularly useful where an institution's central records are incomplete or where a candidate's claimed cohort needs corroborating. **Why it matters.** Where a registrar's archive is slow or incomplete, alumni confirmation is often the fastest reliable route to establishing that a candidate genuinely attended. **What is included** - Alumni Status Check - Batch Confirmation - Major/Degree Match - Network Validation **Verification process** 1. Checking college alumni databases. 2. Networking with batch representatives. 3. Verifying membership in official alumni associations. **Documents required** - Graduation Year - Major **Who typically needs this check** - Roles filled through alumni referral - Senior hires with older qualifications - Cases where registrar records are unavailable **Red flags this check detects** - No record of the candidate in the batch - Claimed specialisation not offered that year - Alumni association cannot corroborate attendance - Batch year contradicts other documents **Frequently asked** - How long does alumni verification take? The standard turnaround time for Alumni Verification is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for alumni verification? Graduation Year, Major. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Alumni Verification? Alumni Status Check, Batch Confirmation, Major/Degree Match, Network Validation. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for alumni verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Employment Gap Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/employment-gap-check/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Coverage: Full employment timeline, India and overseas Legal basis: Verified on candidate consent and declaration Unexplained gaps often conceal undisclosed employment or an adverse exit. We map the candidate's full employment timeline, identify every gap beyond three months, and obtain and verify the supporting evidence for each one. **Why it matters.** A concealed short tenure is one of the most common ways a dismissal for cause is hidden. Closing the timeline is how it surfaces. **What is included** - Timeline Analysis - Gap Identification - Reason Verification - Supporting Documents **Verification process** 1. Employment timeline mapping. 2. Identification of gaps > 3 months. 3. Candidate interview for gap justification. 4. Verification of supporting evidence (travel, medical, etc.). **Documents required** - Resume - Declaration Form **Who typically needs this check** - Lateral hires with complex histories - Senior and executive appointments - Regulated financial services roles - Any candidate with a gap over six months **Red flags this check detects** - A gap the candidate cannot account for - Explanation contradicted by supporting documents - An employer omitted from the resume but visible in PF records - Overlapping employment at two organisations **Frequently asked** - How long does employment gap check take? The standard turnaround time for Employment Gap Check is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for employment gap check? Resume, Declaration Form. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Employment Gap Check? Timeline Analysis, Gap Identification, Reason Verification, Supporting Documents. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for employment gap check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Employment History Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/employment-history-verification/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 3-7 Business Days Coverage: Indian and international employers Legal basis: Verified on written candidate consent This is our core service. We confirm employee details directly with the HR records of previous employers so that experience fraud is detected before an offer is made, including any pending disciplinary action or ineligibility for rehire. **Why it matters.** Inflated designation, extended tenure and overstated salary are the three most frequently falsified items on an Indian resume, and each one directly distorts the compensation offered. **What is included** - Tenure Confirmation - Designation Check - Performance Review - Exit Formalities **Verification process** 1. Contacting HR departments of previous employers. 2. Verifying Date of Joining (DOJ) and Date of Leaving (DOL). 3. Confirming last designation and reason for exit. 4. Checking for any pending disciplinary actions. **Documents required** - Experience Letter - Relieving Letter - Salary Slips **Who typically needs this check** - Every experienced hire - Lateral and senior appointments - Roles where compensation is benchmarked on history - Regulated financial services roles **Red flags this check detects** - Employer has no record of the candidate - Dates of joining or leaving materially overstated - Designation inflated above the actual role - Marked not eligible for rehire, or exited during disciplinary proceedings **Frequently asked** - How long does employment history verification take? The standard turnaround time for Employment History Verification is 3-7 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for employment history verification? Experience Letter, Relieving Letter, Salary Slips. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Employment History Verification? Tenure Confirmation, Designation Check, Performance Review, Exit Formalities. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for employment history verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Form 26AS / ITR Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/form-26as-verification/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: Income Tax Department TRACES records Legal basis: Income Tax Act 1961, accessed on candidate consent ITR and Form 26AS provide a robust, document-based route to confirming both employment and income. TDS entries in Form 26AS independently corroborate which employers actually paid the candidate, and in what period. **Why it matters.** Form 26AS is generated by the employer's own tax filings, not by the candidate. That makes it very difficult to falsify and an unusually strong corroboration of employment history. **What is included** - ITR Filing Check - Form 26AS Verification - Income Confirmation - Tax Compliance **Verification process** 1. Verification of TDS entries in Form 26AS. 2. Cross-matching employers with resume history. 3. Income verification from ITR-V filings. 4. Tax compliance status check. **Documents required** - Form 26AS - ITR Acknowledgement **Who typically needs this check** - Senior and executive hires - Roles where salary is benchmarked - Financial services appointments - Candidates with disputed employment history **Red flags this check detects** - No TDS entry for a claimed employer - Declared income materially exceeds the 26AS record - Returns not filed for the claimed period - Employers appearing in 26AS that are absent from the resume **Frequently asked** - How long does form 26as / itr verification take? The standard turnaround time for Form 26AS / ITR Verification is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for form 26as / itr verification? Form 26AS, ITR Acknowledgement. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Form 26AS / ITR Verification? ITR Filing Check, Form 26AS Verification, Income Confirmation, Tax Compliance. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for form 26as / itr verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Directorship Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/directorship-check/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: MCA21 / Registrar of Companies, all India Legal basis: Public MCA records under the Companies Act 2013 To detect conflicts of interest we verify whether a candidate holds a directorship or substantial interest in any company. The check lists current and past appointments, the status of each company, and any disqualification recorded against the individual. **Why it matters.** An undisclosed directorship in a competitor, customer or supplier is a live conflict of interest, and in regulated sectors it can be a disclosure breach in itself. **What is included** - Current Directorships - Past Appointments - Company Status - MCA Database **Verification process** 1. Search in MCA database using DIN. 2. Listing all current and past directorships. 3. Checking the status of companies (Active/Dormant). 4. Conflict of interest analysis. **Documents required** - PAN Card - DIN (if available) **Who typically needs this check** - Senior management and board appointments - Procurement and vendor management roles - Regulated financial services staff - Vendor and partner due diligence **Red flags this check detects** - Directorship in a competitor or supplier - Association with a struck-off or dormant company - Disqualification recorded under Section 164 - Directorships omitted from the declaration **Frequently asked** - How long does directorship check take? The standard turnaround time for Directorship Check is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for directorship check? PAN Card, DIN (if available). Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Directorship Check? Current Directorships, Past Appointments, Company Status, MCA Database. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for directorship check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### DIN Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/din-verification/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: Instant Coverage: MCA21 portal, all India Legal basis: Public MCA records under the Companies Act 2013 Verifying the authenticity of a DIN is part of corporate compliance. We authenticate the number against the MCA portal, match the registered personal details, and check whether any disqualification has been recorded against the director. **Why it matters.** A disqualified director cannot lawfully be appointed. Confirming DIN status before an appointment avoids a filing that will simply be rejected or later voided. **What is included** - DIN Authentication - MCA Records Match - Director Details - Active/Inactive Status **Verification process** 1. DIN number authentication from MCA portal. 2. Matching personal details with MCA records. 3. Checking for any disqualification of director. **Documents required** - DIN Number **Who typically needs this check** - Board and director appointments - Corporate secretarial teams - Vendor and counterparty due diligence **Red flags this check detects** - DIN not found or deactivated - Registered details do not match the individual - Disqualification recorded under Section 164(2) - DIN surrendered or under investigation **Frequently asked** - How long does din verification take? The standard turnaround time for DIN Verification is Instant. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for din verification? DIN Number. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in DIN Verification? DIN Authentication, MCA Records Match, Director Details, Active/Inactive Status. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for din verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Economic Default Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/economic-default-check/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: 2-3 Business Days Coverage: RBI, CIBIL suit-filed registries and Indian civil courts Legal basis: Public regulatory records, screened on candidate consent We search the RBI wilful defaulters list and suit-filed cases, alongside civil court records for debt recovery proceedings and bank default registries, producing a consolidated view of a candidate's default exposure. **Why it matters.** Appointing a listed wilful defaulter to a fiduciary role is a governance failure that regulators and auditors look for specifically. **What is included** - Defaulter List Search - Loan Default Check - Financial Disputes - RBI Watchlist **Verification process** 1. RBI Defaulter list search. 2. Civil court litigation search for debt recovery. 3. Bank default registry screening. **Documents required** - PAN Card - Full Name **Who typically needs this check** - Banking and NBFC appointments - Board and CFO-level hires - Treasury and credit roles - Vendor and borrower due diligence **Red flags this check detects** - Name appears on the RBI wilful defaulters list - Suit-filed account with a scheduled bank - Active debt-recovery tribunal proceedings - Guarantor to a defaulted facility **Frequently asked** - How long does economic default check take? The standard turnaround time for Economic Default Check is 2-3 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for economic default check? PAN Card, Full Name. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Economic Default Check? Defaulter List Search, Loan Default Check, Financial Disputes, RBI Watchlist. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for economic default check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Global / International Screening URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/international-screening/ Category: Global verification Turnaround time: 7-15 Business Days Coverage: 150+ countries through vetted local partners Legal basis: GDPR and equivalent local data protection law, on consent We perform localised verification in more than 150 countries through vetted international partners, applying each jurisdiction's own protocols for criminal, education and employment records while remaining compliant with local data protection law including GDPR. **Why it matters.** Every jurisdiction has different record-keeping and different privacy law. Using local partners is what makes an overseas check both accurate and lawful. **What is included** - 150+ Countries - International Courts - Global Education - Work History Abroad **Verification process** 1. Selecting country-specific verification protocols. 2. Direct coordination with international universities/employers. 3. Search in international court and criminal registries. 4. Compliance with local data privacy laws (GDPR, etc.). **Documents required** - Passport Copy - Overseas Experience/Education certificates **Who typically needs this check** - Candidates with foreign degrees - Returning expatriates - Foreign nationals hired in India - Global mobility and relocation programmes **Red flags this check detects** - Overseas criminal record - Foreign qualification that cannot be authenticated - Employment abroad the employer will not confirm - Immigration or visa status inconsistencies **Frequently asked** - How long does global / international screening take? The standard turnaround time for Global / International Screening is 7-15 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for global / international screening? Passport Copy, Overseas Experience/Education certificates. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Global / International Screening? 150+ Countries, International Courts, Global Education, Work History Abroad. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for global / international screening? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any global verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Identity Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/identity-verification/ Category: Identity verification Turnaround time: Instant / 1 Day Coverage: Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID and Driving Licence, all India Legal basis: DPDP Act 2023 and issuing-authority terms, on explicit consent Identity verification is the foundation of every other background check. We examine physical documents for signs of tampering, verify each one against the relevant government API, and cross-match name, address and date of birth across all documents presented. **Why it matters.** Every downstream check is only as reliable as the identity it is run against. If the identity is wrong, a clean criminal record simply means someone else has a clean record. **What is included** - Aadhaar Verification - PAN Check - Passport Validation - DL Verification **Verification process** 1. Scanning of physical documents for tampering. 2. Verification against relevant government APIs (NREGA, Income Tax, etc.). 3. Name, Address and DOB cross-matching. **Documents required** - PAN - Aadhaar - Passport - Voter ID - DL **Who typically needs this check** - Every hire without exception - Contract and gig workers - Vendor and contractor personnel - Anyone granted premises or system access **Red flags this check detects** - Document number absent from the issuing database - Name or date of birth differs across documents - Visible signs of tampering or digital editing - Two candidates presenting the same document number **Frequently asked** - How long does identity verification take? The standard turnaround time for Identity Verification is Instant / 1 Day. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for identity verification? PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, DL. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Identity Verification? Aadhaar Verification, PAN Check, Passport Validation, DL Verification. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for identity verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any identity verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Media & Internet Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/media-internet-check/ Category: Digital verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: Indian and international media, public domain records Legal basis: Publicly available information, screened on candidate consent We search digital media and search engines for adverse news about the candidate, analysing public domain records and identifying any negative coverage that would create reputational risk for the organisation. **Why it matters.** Adverse media frequently precedes a formal charge by years. For a public-facing or senior appointment it is often the earliest available warning. **What is included** - News Article Search - Online Reputation - Red Flag Detection - Digital Footprint **Verification process** 1. Deep web search for news articles. 2. Analysis of public domain records. 3. Identification of any negative media mentions. **Documents required** - Full Name - Past Employers **Who typically needs this check** - Executive and board appointments - Public-facing and spokesperson roles - Regulated financial services hires - Vendor and partner due diligence **Red flags this check detects** - Coverage alleging fraud or financial misconduct - Regulatory action reported in the press - Association with a company under investigation - Sustained negative coverage across sources **Frequently asked** - How long does media & internet check take? The standard turnaround time for Media & Internet Check is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for media & internet check? Full Name, Past Employers. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Media & Internet Check? News Article Search, Online Reputation, Red Flag Detection, Digital Footprint. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for media & internet check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any digital verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Professional License Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/professional-license-verification/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Coverage: NMC, ICAI, Bar Council, ICSI and other Indian professional bodies Legal basis: Public professional registers, verified on candidate consent Verifying licences is mandatory for regulated professional roles. We confirm registration directly with the relevant council or professional body, check that membership is currently valid and unexpired, and investigate any recorded professional misconduct. **Why it matters.** Allowing an unlicensed or suspended professional to practise exposes the organisation to regulatory sanction and, in healthcare and legal work, to direct liability for harm. **What is included** - License Validation - Certification Check - Membership Status - Expiry Verification **Verification process** 1. Verification with the professional council/body. 2. Checking membership validity and expiry. 3. Investigation into any professional misconduct reports. **Documents required** - License Copy - Registration Number **Who typically needs this check** - Doctors, nurses and allied health staff - Chartered accountants and company secretaries - Advocates and legal counsel - Licensed engineers and architects **Red flags this check detects** - No registration found with the issuing council - Licence expired, suspended or cancelled - Recorded finding of professional misconduct - Registration number belongs to a different person **Frequently asked** - How long does professional license verification take? The standard turnaround time for Professional License Verification is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for professional license verification? License Copy, Registration Number. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Professional License Verification? License Validation, Certification Check, Membership Status, Expiry Verification. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for professional license verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Reference Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/reference-check/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 2-4 Business Days Coverage: Indian and international referees Legal basis: Conducted on candidate consent, with referee consent for each interview Reference checks provide insight into a candidate's behaviour, team fit and actual performance. We conduct structured interviews, verify the referee's genuine working relationship with the candidate, and assess soft skills and professional conduct against the demands of the role. **Why it matters.** Documents confirm what someone did. References are the only check that speaks to how they did it, which is what most often determines whether a hire succeeds. **What is included** - Professional References - Peer Feedback - Manager Review - Character Assessment **Verification process** 1. Conducting structured telephone/email interviews. 2. Asking about strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement. 3. Verifying the relationship with the referee. 4. Assessing soft skills and professional conduct. **Documents required** - Contact Details of 2-3 Referees **Who typically needs this check** - Leadership and management hires - Roles requiring high trust or autonomy - Client-facing appointments - Any role where cultural fit is decisive **Red flags this check detects** - Referee cannot confirm the working relationship - Referee contact details route to a personal number - Guarded or evasive responses on conduct - Referee would not re-employ the candidate **Frequently asked** - How long does reference check take? The standard turnaround time for Reference Check is 2-4 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for reference check? Contact Details of 2-3 Referees. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Reference Check? Professional References, Peer Feedback, Manager Review, Character Assessment. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for reference check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Sex Offender Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/sex-offender-check/ Category: Criminal verification Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Coverage: National and state registries, Indian courts Legal basis: POCSO Act 2012 and public court records, on written consent This check is critical for high-safety roles in schools, hospitals and child-care settings. We search national and state sex offender registries, court records for POCSO and sexual harassment cases, and screen adverse media for related charges. **Why it matters.** For any role with access to children or vulnerable adults, omitting this check is the clearest possible case of negligent hiring, both legally and reputationally. **What is included** - Sex Offender Registry - POCSO Check - National Database - Court Records **Verification process** 1. Search in national and state sex offender registries. 2. Court record search for POCSO and sexual harassment cases. 3. Negative media screening for relevant charges. **Documents required** - Aadhaar Card **Who typically needs this check** - Schools, tuition centres and childcare - Hospitals and eldercare facilities - Home services and in-residence roles - Transport carrying children or patients **Red flags this check detects** - Entry on a sex offender registry - POCSO proceedings, pending or concluded - An upheld sexual harassment finding at a previous employer - Related adverse media coverage **Frequently asked** - How long does sex offender check take? The standard turnaround time for Sex Offender Check is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for sex offender check? Aadhaar Card. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Sex Offender Check? Sex Offender Registry, POCSO Check, National Database, Court Records. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for sex offender check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any criminal verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Social Media Check URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/social-media-check/ Category: Digital verification Turnaround time: 2-3 Business Days Coverage: Publicly visible profiles and content only Legal basis: Public information only, reviewed on candidate consent By analysing public social media profiles we identify behaviour patterns and potential red flags. The review covers hate speech and controversial content, verifies the professional history stated on LinkedIn, and assesses whether the candidate's public conduct is consistent with the role. **Why it matters.** Public conduct online is attributable to the employer once someone joins. Reviewing only public content, and only what is job-relevant, keeps the check both useful and lawful. **What is included** - Profile Analysis - Content Screening - Red Flag Detection - Professional Conduct **Verification process** 1. Review of public social media posts. 2. Identification of any hate speech or controversial content. 3. Verification of professional history on LinkedIn. 4. Analysis of behavioral consistency. **Documents required** - Social Media Handles (Public) **Who typically needs this check** - Public-facing and brand roles - Senior and executive appointments - Community and moderation roles - Roles with media or regulatory exposure **Red flags this check detects** - Hate speech or discriminatory content - Disclosure of a previous employer's confidential information - LinkedIn history contradicting the resume - Content incompatible with the organisation's code of conduct **Frequently asked** - How long does social media check take? The standard turnaround time for Social Media Check is 2-3 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for social media check? Social Media Handles (Public). Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Social Media Check? Profile Analysis, Content Screening, Red Flag Detection, Professional Conduct. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for social media check? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any digital verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### UAN / PF Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/uan-pf-verification/ Category: Employment verification Turnaround time: 1-2 Business Days Coverage: EPFO records, all India Legal basis: EPF & MP Act 1952, accessed on candidate consent UAN verification can establish actual employment history and gaps independently of anything stated on a resume. Employer contribution records held by EPFO show exactly who paid provident fund for the candidate, and for which months. **Why it matters.** EPFO records are created by employers, not candidates. They are among the hardest employment evidence to falsify and often expose an employer a candidate chose not to mention. **What is included** - UAN Verification - PF Account Check - EPFO Database - Employer History **Verification process** 1. Verification of UAN number on EPFO portal. 2. Checking employer contribution history. 3. Matching service history with resume claims. 4. Verification of KYC status of UAN. **Documents required** - UAN Number - Consent **Who typically needs this check** - Every experienced Indian hire - Candidates with unexplained gaps - Roles where tenure determines seniority - Bulk and volume hiring programmes **Red flags this check detects** - No contribution record for a claimed employer - Contribution period shorter than the claimed tenure - Employers in EPFO records absent from the resume - UAN KYC incomplete or linked to different details **Frequently asked** - How long does uan / pf verification take? The standard turnaround time for UAN / PF Verification is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for uan / pf verification? UAN Number, Consent. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in UAN / PF Verification? UAN Verification, PF Account Check, EPFO Database, Employer History. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for uan / pf verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ### Vendor / Supplier Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/services/vendor-verification/ Category: Financial verification Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days Coverage: MCA, GSTN, credit bureaus and physical verification, all India Legal basis: Companies Act 2013, GST Act 2017 and public records Third-party risk management requires verifying a vendor's registration, GST compliance and reputation. We confirm ROC and GST registrations, check the background of directors, analyse financial health and litigation exposure, and where required verify the physical office or warehouse. **Why it matters.** A shell vendor is a standard vehicle for procurement fraud and for laundering. Verifying registration and physical presence before onboarding is the control that stops it. **What is included** - Business Registration - GST Verification - Director Background - Financial Health **Verification process** 1. Verification of ROC and GST registrations. 2. Director background and directorship checks. 3. Financial health analysis (Credit/Litigation). 4. Physical office/warehouse verification. **Documents required** - GST Certificate - PAN - Company Registration **Who typically needs this check** - Procurement and supply chain teams - Organisations with a supplier code of conduct - Regulated sectors with third-party risk rules - Anyone onboarding a new payee at scale **Red flags this check detects** - GST registration cancelled or non-existent - Registered address is residential or untraceable - Directors linked to struck-off companies - Incorporated days before the tender **Frequently asked** - How long does vendor / supplier verification take? The standard turnaround time for Vendor / Supplier Verification is 5-7 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond. - What documents are required for vendor / supplier verification? GST Certificate, PAN, Company Registration. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening. - What is included in Vendor / Supplier Verification? Business Registration, GST Verification, Director Background, Financial Health. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome. - Is candidate consent required for vendor / supplier verification? Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any financial verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. --- ## Industries served (16) ### Healthcare & Hospitals URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/healthcare-hospitals/ Sector: Healthcare Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs Compliance posture: NABH Compliant Background verification is more critical in healthcare than in any other sector. Fake degrees, criminal records and licence fraud translate directly into patient harm. Our comprehensive healthcare screening package is aligned with NABH guidelines and verifies medical registration with the National Medical Commission and state councils. **Risk profile.** Patient safety, statutory registration and NABH accreditation are all exposed by a single unverified clinical hire. **Checks included** - Medical License Verification (MCI/NMC) - Education Degree Verification - Criminal Background Check - Previous Employment History - Drug & Alcohol Testing - Reference Check **Governing regulations** - NABH accreditation standards - National Medical Commission registration - Clinical Establishments Act 2010 - POCSO Act 2012 for paediatric care --- ### IT & Technology URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/it-technology/ Sector: Technology Turnaround time: 24 hrs Compliance posture: ISO 27001 Ready Data security is the dominant concern in the IT sector. Employees receive access to sensitive systems and customer data, which makes thorough background verification mandatory. Our complete verification package supports ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance, and is built for the volume and speed that technology hiring demands. **Risk profile.** Privileged system access granted to an unverified identity is the root cause of most insider data breaches. **Checks included** - Identity Verification (Aadhaar/PAN) - Employment History (Last 5 years) - Education Verification - Global Database Check - Social Media Screening - Credit History Check **Governing regulations** - ISO 27001 personnel security controls - SOC 2 Type II - DPDP Act 2023 - Client contractual screening obligations --- ### Banking & Financial Services URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/banking-finance/ Sector: Finance Turnaround time: 12-24 hrs Compliance posture: RBI/SEBI Compliant RBI and SEBI guidelines make stringent background verification mandatory across the banking sector. Preventing financial fraud requires credit bureau checks, criminal record searches and identity verification as a minimum, with wilful defaulter and sanctions screening for anyone in a fiduciary position. **Risk profile.** Regulatory penalties, fiduciary breach and direct financial loss follow from a single unscreened appointment in a money-handling role. **Checks included** - CIBIL & Credit Score Check - Criminal Background Verification - Identity Verification - Sanctions & Watchlist Check - Employment History Verification - Education Degree Check **Governing regulations** - RBI KYC Master Directions - SEBI intermediary regulations - PMLA 2002 - Credit Information Companies Act 2005 --- ### Manufacturing & Engineering URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/manufacturing-engineering/ Sector: Other Turnaround time: 48-72 hrs Compliance posture: Labour Law Compliant Manufacturing plants carry a real risk of accidents and theft from unauthorised individuals on site. Address verification, identity checks and criminal background screening establish who is actually on the shop floor, and pre-employment medical screening confirms fitness for physically demanding roles. **Risk profile.** Unverified personnel on a plant floor create simultaneous safety, insurance and asset-security exposure. **Checks included** - Address Verification (Physical) - Identity Verification - Criminal Background Check - Drug & Alcohol Testing - Employment History - Reference Check **Governing regulations** - Factories Act 1948 - Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 - ISO 45001 occupational health and safety --- ### Retail & E-commerce URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/retail-ecommerce/ Sector: Retail Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs Compliance posture: Consumer Protection Ready Customer-facing roles in retail and e-commerce require thorough screening because staff enter customers' homes and handle payments. Criminal checks, address verification and identity verification are essential for delivery agents and sales staff, and can be run at the speed and volume that seasonal hiring requires. **Risk profile.** Delivery staff enter customer premises unsupervised, making the employer directly answerable for who they send. **Checks included** - Criminal Background Check - Address Verification - Identity Verification - Reference Check - Employment History - Driving License Check (Delivery) **Governing regulations** - Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020 - Shops and Establishments Acts - Platform aggregator screening obligations --- ### Education Institutions URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/education-institutions/ Sector: Other Turnaround time: 48 hrs Compliance posture: UGC Guidelines Student safety makes thorough screening of teachers and staff mandatory. In line with UGC guidelines, education verification and criminal checks ensure that no unqualified individual, and no one with a relevant criminal record, is placed in a school or college. Sex offender and POCSO screening is included as standard. **Risk profile.** Any role with unsupervised access to children carries the highest negligent-hiring exposure in law. **Checks included** - Education Degree Verification (UGC) - Criminal Background Check - Reference Check - Identity Verification - Employment History - Child Safety Check **Governing regulations** - POCSO Act 2012 - UGC regulations - Right to Education Act 2009 - CBSE and state board affiliation norms --- ### Staffing & Recruitment URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/staffing-recruitment/ Sector: Other Turnaround time: 12-24 hrs Compliance posture: DPDP Act Compliant Recruitment agencies depend on bulk verification and fast turnaround. Our API integration provides a seamless workflow into your existing ATS, and custom reports are available under your own branding so the verification appears as part of your service to the end client. **Risk profile.** An agency carries the reputational and contractual liability for every candidate it places, across every client. **Checks included** - Complete Background Verification - API Integration Available - Bulk Processing (100+ records) - White-label Reports - Real-time Status Tracking - Dedicated Account Manager **Governing regulations** - Client contractual screening standards - DPDP Act 2023 as a data processor - Contract Labour Act 1970 --- ### Government & PSU URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/government-psu/ Sector: Government Turnaround time: 3-5 days Compliance posture: Govt. Standards Police verification and security clearance are mandatory for government appointments. Our government-grade verification service meets the requirements of PSUs and government departments, including RTI-based access to public records and the documentation standards that departmental scrutiny demands. **Risk profile.** Public sector appointments face parliamentary, audit and RTI scrutiny that private hiring does not. **Checks included** - Police Verification Certificate - Security Clearance Check - Education Verification - National Database Check - Watchlist & Sanctions Check - Address Verification **Governing regulations** - Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964 - RTI Act 2005 - Departmental security clearance protocols --- ### Real Estate URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/real-estate/ Sector: Finance Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs Compliance posture: RERA Compliant Preventing fraud in real estate transactions requires thorough screening of agents and brokers. Identity verification, financial background checks and criminal record searches ensure that clients are dealing with trustworthy professionals, and RERA registration is confirmed where the role requires it. **Risk profile.** Property transactions involve large sums and limited oversight, making agent fraud both easy and costly. **Checks included** - Identity Verification - Financial Background Check - Criminal Record Check - Address Verification - RERA Registration Verify - Reference Check **Governing regulations** - RERA 2016 agent registration - PMLA 2002 for high-value transactions - Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act --- ### Logistics & Transportation URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/logistics-transportation/ Sector: Other Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs Compliance posture: MV Act Compliant Driving licence verification, criminal checks and drug testing are essential for drivers and delivery staff in the logistics sector. Road safety and cargo security both depend on knowing who is behind the wheel, and our comprehensive screening package covers both commercial and last-mile operations. **Risk profile.** A driver with a suspended licence or an impairment issue exposes the operator to accident liability and insurance refusal. **Checks included** - Driving License Verification - Criminal Background Check - Address Verification - Drug & Alcohol Testing - Employment History - Traffic Violation Check **Governing regulations** - Motor Vehicles Act 1988 - Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 - Carriage by Road Act 2007 --- ### Hospitality & Hotels URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/hospitality-hotels/ Sector: Retail Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs Compliance posture: Tourism Ministry Ready Guest safety and property security make staff screening mandatory in hospitality. Housekeeping, kitchen and front desk employees all have access to guest rooms, valuables or food preparation, so a complete background verification package covers identity, address, criminal history and food handling fitness. **Risk profile.** Housekeeping staff have unaccompanied access to occupied guest rooms and personal belongings. **Checks included** - Criminal Background Check - Address Verification - Identity Verification - Reference Check - Employment History - Hotel Industry Blacklist Check **Governing regulations** - FSSAI food handler requirements - Shops and Establishments Acts - State hotel licensing conditions --- ### NBFC & Insurance URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/nbfc-insurance/ Sector: Finance Turnaround time: 12-24 hrs Compliance posture: RBI/IRDAI Compliant RBI and IRDAI guidelines make thorough background verification mandatory across the NBFC and insurance sectors. Credit bureau checks, criminal record searches and identity verification are essential for financial agents, particularly those authorised to collect premiums or handle customer funds. **Risk profile.** Agents collecting premiums or disbursing loans handle customer money with limited direct supervision. **Checks included** - CIBIL & Credit Check - Criminal Background Verification - Identity Verification - Employment History - Sanctions & Watchlist Check - Professional License Verify **Governing regulations** - IRDAI agent licensing regulations - RBI NBFC Master Directions - PMLA 2002 - Insurance Act 1938 --- ### Pharma & Life Sciences URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/pharma-life-sciences/ Sector: Healthcare Turnaround time: 48-72 hrs Compliance posture: GMP/CDSCO Ready GMP compliance in the pharmaceutical sector depends on verified, qualified staff. Education verification, professional licence checks and criminal background screening are mandatory for lab technicians and researchers, and the resulting documentation forms part of the audit trail regulators inspect. **Risk profile.** An unqualified analyst signing off a batch record is both a patient safety risk and a GMP audit failure. **Checks included** - Education Degree Verification - Professional License Check - Criminal Background Check - Employment History - Drug Testing - GMP Compliance Check **Governing regulations** - Schedule M GMP requirements - Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 - USFDA and WHO-GMP inspection standards --- ### Legal & Consulting URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/legal-consulting/ Sector: Legal Turnaround time: 48 hrs Compliance posture: Bar Council Ready Credibility is the core asset of legal firms and consulting companies. Bar Council registration, professional licence verification and criminal background checks are essential for lawyers and consultants, because a single unverified practitioner undermines client trust across the whole practice. **Risk profile.** An unlicensed practitioner voids professional indemnity cover and exposes the firm to regulatory action. **Checks included** - Bar Council Registration Verify - Professional License Check - Criminal Background Check - Education Verification - Reference Check - Court Records Check **Governing regulations** - Advocates Act 1961 and Bar Council enrolment - ICAI and ICSI membership rules - Client confidentiality undertakings --- ### NGO & Non-Profit URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/ngo-non-profit/ Sector: Other Turnaround time: 24-48 hrs Compliance posture: FCRA Compliant Screening volunteers and staff protects the communities that NGOs and non-profits serve. Criminal background checks are mandatory in child-focused organisations, and identity verification protects both the beneficiaries and the organisation's standing with donors and regulators. **Risk profile.** Volunteers often work with vulnerable people under minimal supervision, while donor confidence depends on the organisation's diligence. **Checks included** - Identity Verification - Criminal Background Check - Address Verification - Reference Check - Child Safety Screening - Social Media Check **Governing regulations** - POCSO Act 2012 - FCRA 2010 for foreign-funded organisations - Juvenile Justice Act 2015 - Donor due diligence requirements --- ### Security Services URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/industries/security-services/ Sector: Government Turnaround time: 2-3 days Compliance posture: PSARA Compliant Police verification and criminal background checks are mandatory for security agencies. Our complete verification package supports PSARA Act compliance and confirms the authenticity of every member of security personnel, including the training and licensing records that state controlling authorities inspect. **Risk profile.** Security personnel are given the access and trust that make an unverified appointment uniquely dangerous. **Checks included** - Police Verification Certificate - Criminal Background Check - Address Verification - Identity Verification - PSARA Compliance Check - Drug Testing **Governing regulations** - PSARA 2005 and state PSARA rules - Mandatory police verification of guards - Arms Act 1959 where applicable --- ## Compliance frameworks (12) ### IT Act 2000 & Amendment 2008 URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/it-act-2000/ Category: Data Privacy Issuing authority: Ministry of Electronics & IT Year: 2000 (Amended 2008) The Information Technology Act 2000 is India's primary cyber law, governing digital information, electronic records and cyber crime. Our verification services operate in accordance with every relevant provision of the Act, ensuring lawful digital data processing and secure electronic communication at each stage of a check. **Scope** - Information Technology Act, 2000 - IT Amendment Act 2008 - Cyber security regulations - Digital signature compliance - Electronic records management **Key provisions** - Section 43A — Data protection for sensitive personal information - Section 72A — Punishment for disclosure of information in breach of lawful contract - Section 66 — Computer related offences prevention - IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021 compliance - CERT-In incident reporting adherence --- ### DPDP Act 2023 URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/dpdp-act-2023/ Category: Data Privacy Issuing authority: Ministry of Electronics & IT Year: 2023 The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is India's landmark data protection law, and it governs how a candidate's personal data may be handled. Every step of our verification process follows its provisions: obtaining consent, minimising the data collected, and protecting the candidate's rights over that data throughout. **Scope** - Lawful data processing principles - Purpose limitation compliance - Data minimization standards - Right to access and correction - Right to erasure support **Key provisions** - Explicit written consent mandatory before verification - Right to Access personal data anytime - Right to Correction of inaccurate data - Right to Erasure upon request - Data Fiduciary obligations fully met - Grievance redressal mechanism in place --- ### Data Privacy & Security URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/data-privacy-security/ Category: Data Privacy Issuing authority: CERT-In / ISO Year: Ongoing Our security infrastructure follows industry-leading standards. AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit and SOC 2 Type II certification together ensure that candidate data stays protected, with access restricted on a need-to-know basis and every access logged and reviewed. **Scope** - AES-256 encryption at rest - TLS 1.3 for data in transit - SOC 2 Type II certified - ISO 27001 compliant - Regular security audits **Key provisions** - AES-256 bit encryption for all stored data - TLS 1.3 protocol for all data transmissions - SOC 2 Type II annual certification - ISO 27001:2022 information security management - Quarterly penetration testing - Zero-trust security architecture --- ### Candidate Consent Process URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/candidate-consent/ Category: Data Privacy Issuing authority: DPDP Authority (India) Year: 2023 Under the DPDP Act 2023, candidate consent is the first and mandatory step. Our digital consent process is transparent, straightforward for the candidate and legally watertight. Consent states exactly which checks will be run and for what purpose, and a candidate may withdraw it at any time. **Scope** - Digital consent forms (DPDP compliant) - Purpose-specific authorization - Right to information provided - Consent withdrawal option - Audit trail maintained **Key provisions** - Multi-language consent forms available - Purpose-specific granular consent - Timestamp-verified digital signatures - Complete audit trail maintained - Withdrawal mechanism always active - Candidate portal for data access --- ### Labour Laws & Employment Acts URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/labour-laws/ Category: Employment Issuing authority: Ministry of Labour & Employment Year: Multiple Acts Indian labour law is complex and varies significantly between states. Our team conducts verification in line with the employment laws of each state, including the Industrial Disputes Act, the Contract Labour Act and the applicable Shops and Establishments Act, so that a check valid in one jurisdiction is not unlawful in another. **Scope** - Industrial Disputes Act 1947 - Contract Labour Act 1970 - Indian Contract Act 1872 - State-specific employment laws - Shops & Establishment Act **Key provisions** - Employment verification per Industrial Disputes Act - Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act compliance - Wrongful employment claim prevention - State-wise labour law adherence - Reference check legal framework - Termination record verification protocol --- ### UGC & Education Verification URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/ugc-education/ Category: Education Issuing authority: UGC / AICTE / AIU Year: UGC Act 1956 Degree fraud is a growing problem in India. We verify directly against the UGC approved university list, AICTE certified institution records and Board of Education databases. Our detection rate for fake degrees is high precisely because verification goes to the awarding body rather than relying on the certificate presented. **Scope** - UGC approved university list - Board of Education verification - AICTE certified institutions - Distance learning verification - Foreign degree equivalence check **Key provisions** - UGC approved universities database access - Direct verification from issuing institutions - AICTE certification check - Distance education verification (IGNOU, etc.) - State Board verification (10th/12th) - Foreign degree equivalence from AIU --- ### EPFO & PF Regulations URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/epfo-regulations/ Category: Employment Issuing authority: EPFO / Ministry of Labour Year: EPF Act 1952 We verify UAN details and provident fund contribution history directly from the EPFO database, which is the most authentic available proof of employment history. Because these records are created by employers rather than candidates, the method is highly effective at detecting fabricated employment claims. **Scope** - EPFO database verification - UAN number authentication - PF contribution history check - Employer verification via EPFO - Employment period confirmation **Key provisions** - Direct EPFO database access - UAN-based employment history - PF contribution period verification - Employer ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) check - Salary bracket estimation from PF data - Multiple employer history tracking --- ### RBI KYC & SEBI Guidelines URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/rbi-sebi-guidelines/ Category: Finance Issuing authority: RBI / SEBI / IRDAI Year: Multiple Regulations RBI and SEBI guidelines are mandatory across banking and financial services. Our financial sector verification package is built around RBI KYC and AML guidelines, SEBI employee screening norms and IRDAI requirements, and includes the wilful defaulter and sanctions screening that regulators expect for fiduciary roles. **Scope** - RBI KYC/AML Guidelines - SEBI Employee Screening Norms - IRDAI compliance for insurance - AMFI guidelines for mutual funds - Banking sector specific checks **Key provisions** - RBI Master Direction on KYC compliance - SEBI LODR Regulation — key personnel screening - IRDAI agent verification requirements - AML (Anti-Money Laundering) screening - PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) check - CIBIL credit score verification --- ### MCA21 / ROC Database URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/mca-roc-database/ Category: Finance Issuing authority: Ministry of Corporate Affairs Year: Companies Act 2013 We verify companies and directors through the MCA21 and ROC databases, combining DIN checks, company registration status and GST validation into a single integrated check. This is the backbone of our vendor verification and third-party due diligence work. **Scope** - Director Identification Number (DIN) - Company registration check - ROC filing verification - GST registration validation - Blacklisted company check **Key provisions** - DIN (Director Identification Number) verification - MCA21 company database check - ROC filing status verification - GST registration and return filing check - Defaulter company list screening - NCLT/NCLAT case history check --- ### RTI Act & Public Records URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/rti-act-public-records/ Category: Employment Issuing authority: Central Information Commission Year: RTI Act 2005 We access public records under the RTI Act 2005, which underpins government database checks, court record searches and police verification. Electoral roll verification, court case history and government record confirmation all rely on this statutory right of access. **Scope** - RTI Act 2005 compliance - Public court records access - Police verification records - Government database checks - Electoral roll verification **Key provisions** - RTI Act 2005 framework based public access - High Court / District Court records - Police Station records (where applicable) - Electoral Roll verification (Voter ID) - Land Records (for Real Estate) - Government servant verification --- ### FCRA Compliance URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/fcra-compliance/ Category: International Issuing authority: Ministry of Home Affairs Year: FCRA Act 2010 FCRA compliance is mandatory for international clients and overseas candidates. Our global verification network across more than 150 countries ensures that cross-border checks remain legally compliant in both the originating and the receiving jurisdiction, with foreign contribution reporting handled correctly. **Scope** - FCRA registration verification - International screening protocols - Cross-border data transfer rules - Overseas employment verification - 150+ countries coverage **Key provisions** - FCRA Act 2010 compliance - International data transfer protocols - 150+ countries verification network - Overseas employment & education check - Interpol watchlist screening - Global sanctions list check --- ### GDPR & International Standards URL: https://www.integritycheckservice.com/compliance/gdpr-standards/ Category: International Issuing authority: EU Data Protection Board Year: GDPR 2018 GDPR compliance is essential for international clients. Our team works fluently with GDPR Article 6 lawful bases, Standard Contractual Clauses and data subject rights management, so that EU and UK clients can commission Indian verification without breaching their own obligations. **Scope** - GDPR Article 6 lawful basis - Data subject rights management - Cross-border transfer protocols - Standard Contractual Clauses - DPO coordination available **Key provisions** - GDPR Article 6 — Lawful basis for processing - Data Subject Access Requests handling - Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) - Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) - UK GDPR compliance available - DPO (Data Protection Officer) available --- ## General frequently asked questions **Is background verification legal in India?** Yes, background verification is completely legal in India when conducted with the candidate's consent. Our processes comply with the IT Act 2000, DPDP Act 2023, Indian labour laws, and Supreme Court guidelines on privacy and data protection. **Is candidate consent required for background verification?** Absolutely. Under the DPDP Act 2023, explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before initiating any background check. Candidates also have the right to withdraw consent at any time. **How long does the verification process take?** Most standard verifications are completed within 24-48 hours. Employment and education verifications may take 3-5 business days. International checks typically require 5-10 business days. **Is candidate data stored securely?** Yes, we implement enterprise-grade security measures including AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit. We are SOC 2 Type II certified and ISO 27001 compliant. **What are the candidate's rights under DPDP Act 2023?** Candidates have the Right to Access their personal data, Right to Correction, Right to Erasure, and Right to Grievance Redressal. We fully respect and uphold all these rights. **What formats are verification reports delivered in?** Reports are delivered as secure PDF documents with tamper-evident features. We also offer API integration for direct data transfer into your HRMS or ATS systems. **Do you conduct verification for government and PSU sectors?** Yes, we conduct verifications for government, PSU, defence sector, and private companies with special protocols including RTI Act 2005 based public records access and security clearance procedures.