DBS HI-ID - Explainer

Most DBS delays don’t happen at the DBS check itself, they happen before the application is ever submitted. Manual identity checks, inconsistent document review, and fragmented Right to Work processes introduce risk, delay hiring, and weaken safeguarding outcomes. In 2024, our customers told us that DBS identity verification was part digital, part manual, and often a poor experience for candidates. We set out to fix that by re-imagining the screening journey from the ground up. In this video, we explain how to automate DBS identity verification with (Enhanced, Standard, or Basic) DBS HI-ID. DBS HI-ID is the only fully automated, compliant digital identity journey that: • Verifies identity to DBS ID checking standards • Completes Right to Work checks simultaneously • Automates countersignature and DBS submission • Reduces rework and manual error • Strengthens compliance and safeguarding from the very first step of hiring By achieving a high level of confidence in an applicant’s identity before submission, organisations can strengthen safeguarding, speed up hiring, and deliver a better experience for both candidates and hiring teams. With updated DBS guidance strongly encouraging the use of digital identity verification (IDVT), and emphasising robust, auditable identity checks, this video shows how candidate-friendly automation improves accuracy, reduces risk, and accelerates time-to-hire without cutting corners. Key Benefits of (Enhanced, Standard, or Basic) DBS HI-ID • High-confidence identity verification (H1A score) • Fully automated and DBS-compliant • Combines IDV, Right-to-Work & DBS in one flow • Reduced administrative burden • Better candidate experience • Stronger safeguarding outcomes • Fully ready for audits • Direct Registered Umbrella Body (RO) integration with DBS for fast, accurate processing Learn more about automating DBS digital identity verification for safer recruitment. https://ebcglobal.co.uk/automating-dbs-digital-identity-verification/