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What is BPSS?
Explaining the Baseline Personnel Security Standard
The BPSS is the recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government assets. It is not a formal security clearance but its rigorous and consistent application underpins the national security vetting process. The standard has been adopted in other industries such as Energy, Aviation.
Checks required for BPSS:- Right to work– Nationality and Immigration Status (including an entitlement to undertake the work in question)
- Identity– ID Data check (electronic identity authentication- name, address, aliases, links, accounts, etc.)
- Criminal Records– Search for unspent convictions only (Basic Disclosure)
- Employment history check– Confirmation of past 3 years employment (minimum) history / activity