Social Media Check
Service Overview
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.
Screening of public profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and other platforms for reputational and conduct risk.
Social Media Check at a glance
- Turnaround time
- 2-3 Business Days
- Coverage
- Publicly visible profiles and content only
- Check category
- Digital verification
- Legal basis
- Public information only, reviewed on candidate consent
Why this check 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.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
Review of public social media posts.
Identification of any hate speech or controversial content.
Verification of professional history on LinkedIn.
Analysis of behavioral consistency.
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
Documents Required
- Social Media Handles (Public)
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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Social Media Check — Common Questions
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.
Social Media Handles (Public). Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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.
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 Consent can be withdrawn at any time.