Background Verification

A Background Verification, or BGV, is carried out in HR to ensure proper identity verification, to validate a candidate’s or employee’s accurate information regarding personal details, highest education level, and career background. These elements aid HR and recruitment personnel when making the best possible hiring decisions that are safe and compliant.

Highlights of Risk Management & Recruitment Management

• Confirm candidate qualifications, reference checks, and work history.
• Reduces the risk of fraud and non-compliance in hithe ring process.
• Fosters confidence in processes for recruiting and onboarding.
• Protects the health and safety of the organisation and workplace, and the organisation’s image.
• Integrates with all Human Resource Management Software and Recruitment Systems.

Legal Compliance / Policies / Regulations in India

All background verification (bgv) activities in India are subject to:

• Data Protection and Security under the Information Technology Act 2000
• Right to Privacy as upheld by the Courts of India
• Compliance with the requirements for obtaining the candidate’s consent to conduct the background check
• Company policies on recruitment and data privacy.

The BGV must relate to the role for which the candidate is being considered, be lawful, and be based on the candidate’s consent.