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A step by step guide for countersignatories completing the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
The Disclosure and Barring Service is playing a vital role in helping ensure the highest standards of safeguarding across the education sector.
Quarterly dataset showing statistics against revised internal performance standards. These apply to barring cases and appeals against barring decisions.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply from 25 May 2018 and it affects how we use your data.
How the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) collects, uses and protects personal data when processing lead and countersignatory registration applications.
Information about accessibility of the Disclosure and Barring Service's services and documents.
This privacy notice covers personal data collected during the recruitment, security clearance and on-boarding process.
This Policy explains the rights you have as a user of DBS services and how we will fulfil our obligations under the GDPR.
The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better public outcomes.
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