DBS Check alternative personal background checks

STRATA links closed source intelligence data with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records data to present a unique and unrestricted view of personal circumstances.

Conduct single or multiple country-specific or international background checks tailored to meet organisational due diligence requirements such as roles of employment, M&A risk mitigation or regulatory (e.g. KYC) compliance.

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Why STRATA is different

STRATA accesses a global network of intelligence resources to deliver unparalleled levels of risk analysis.

This is achieved via enviable working relations with specialist UK and international police units and global strategic partners with unprecedented degrees of intelligence, investigative and legal expertise.

Such resources enable STRATA to legally and ethically conduct substantial personal risk mitigation processes to document background check reports drawn from unique, unrestricted and highly trusted data sources.

Why STRATA is different

STRATA accesses a global network of intelligence resources to deliver unparalleled levels of risk analysis.

A clear

Commercial difference

Competitor background checks access just 8% of available data about an individual.

DBS criminal records checks only confirm certain data and do not have access to additional, potentially vital information about individuals held by intelligence agencies worldwide.

It is not uncommon for people to not have a criminal record yet are discreetly engaged in or connected (whether directly or indirectly) to suspicious or criminal activities. DBS checks do not report this type of information which exposes significant areas of potential risk.

STRATA accesses ‘intelligence’ about ‘people’ contained  within the signiﬁcant 70% gap in commercial due diligence capabilities. This invaluable risk intelligence is then automatically mapped to  official DBS or international criminal records data.

Industry leading

DBS check alternative

STRATA conducts risk analysis procedures not accessible in DBS checks.

STRATA includes all data provided in official DBS checks.
STRATA includes full historic spent and unspent cautions, reprimands, arrest warrants and convictions.
DBS checks report UK-only crime data. Some checks are time constrained.
STRATA can report UK-only and/or international crime data.
Checks against Children’s and/or Adult barred lists are included in all STRATA checks but are only available in Enhanced DBS checks.
STRATA confirms an individuals true (or false) identity via closed source facial recognition technology and automatically syncs data results with international criminal records in one trusted system.
STRATA offers advanced options not available in DBS checks.

See comparison background checks below.

DBS Checks explained

A DBS Check will show diﬀerent criminal record information depending on the level of check required.
There are three types of DBS Checks (Basic, Standard and Enhanced) which will reveal the following:

Basic DBS Check

This level of DBS Check will conﬁrm an individual’s criminal history, showing any unspent convictions or conditional cautions the applicant may have.

Standard DBS Check

This checks an applicant’s criminal history for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and ﬁnal warnings (apart from protected convictions and cautions) held on central police records. An employer may perform this check on, for example, someone who carries out a controlled function within the ﬁnancial sector.

Enhanced DBS Check

This level will check an applicant’s criminal history for cautions, warnings, reprimands and convictions – both spent and unspent. An Enhanced DBS Check can also include a search of the DBS Children’s and/or Adult barred list.

Children’s and/or Adult barred list checks come as standard in STRATA.

STRATA versus

DBS Check comparison

The following compares a Basic DBS check against a Basic STRATA check.

Basic DBS Check

Checks include:

UK-only criminal records
Reports unspent convictions or conditional cautions
14 day turnaround
Some crime records are time constrained
No bulk price discounts

Basic STRATA Check

Checks include:

Includes all data contained in Enhanced DBS Checks
Reports full historic criminal history including spent and unspent warnings, reprimands, cautions, arrest warrants and convictions.
Criminal records are not time constrained
Additional unique closed source international personal risk intelligence data
ID veriﬁed via closed source facial recognition technology
Verified ID automatically syncs with full historic criminal records
Checks Children’s and/or Adult barred list
Country-specific and/or international data
UK checks returned within 24/48 hours. International 4/5 days
Bulk price discounts

Additional checks

The following background checks are available upon request.

Prescribed organisation / political aﬃliation checks
Barred activities and organisations checks
Current and historic aliases
Full online and social media analysis
Substantiation of personal character and credentials including a Person of Good Standing report

Bribery, corruption or fraud checks
Involvement in money laundering activities
Complete ﬁnancial history
Political risk assessment
Aﬃliations with radical or ideological persuasions
Extensive intelligence risk analysis reports

STRATA background checks are fully GDPR compliant, non-intrusive and do not leave a digital footprint on an individual’s record.

Facial recognition technology

Extended risk mitigation

Facial recognition technology is the ﬂagship in our armoury and the catalyst for all STRATA background check investigations.

Applying facial features as biometric identiﬁers – from a single photo or video STRATA veriﬁes true and extensive credentials about an individual. Conﬁrming an individuals true (or false) identity is the foundation upon which channels of forensic investigation serve to secure unprecedented levels of knowledge and substantiated intelligence.

Competitive edge

STRATA enables organisations to strengthen due diligence risk mitigation processes across an array of industry sectors, including:

Consulting
Education / Child care / Youth workers
Family Oﬃces / Wealth Management
Financial Services / Investments / Securities
Government
Healthcare

Information / Data Services
Insurance
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Non-Proﬁt / Charity

Online Dating / Elite Matchmaking
Procurement
Professional Services
Recruitment / Headhunters
Risk Management
Technology

Process

It is imperitive that every background check conducted delivers a precise solution to a specific client need. We provide 1-to-1 consultations to establish an agreed framework regardless of the number of checks required.

Now aware of the distinct gap in background check capability, would you make an informed decision knowing just 8% of the potential risk, or upon understanding 78% of the facts?

STEP 1 - CONSULTATION
Consultation to establish the types of checks best suited to meet client requirements including compliance/regulatory obligations.
STEP 2 - DATA UPLOAD
- Client uploads required information to STRATA’s secure case management system.
- There is no lower or upper limit to the number of checks that can be conducted.
STEP 3 - INVESTIGATION
- UK checks completed within 24-48 hours.
- International checks completed within 4-5 days.
STEP 4 - RESULTS & ANALYSIS
- Client securely accesses completed checks.
- Reports include suspicious data or red flag risk indicators.
STEP 5 - RISK & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- For clients requiring an ongoing risk assessment strategy, continued data analysis will detect and report even subtle changes in circumstance.

Market comparison

Complimentary background check

Receive a complimentary STRATA background check to compare results against DBS and commercial background check reports.

We do not charge for the complimentary background check.

Enquiries and

Consultations

To learn more about STRATA or to receive a complimentary background check, please get in touch.

We will contact you to discuss your requirements confidentially.

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