Understanding the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill’s Impact on HR Practices
The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) was announced in the King’s Speech!
This recent event has introduced another acronym for HR professionals to familiarise themselves with. The bill sets out to modernise data protection laws and enhance the use of data across various sectors.
DISD is a revival of the Conservative Party’s Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill, which did not pass before the recent general election.
Boosting Economic Growth and Public Services Through Digital Identity and Regulatory Reform
The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) aims to drive economic growth by promoting the use of digital identity products and services, such as digital verification for pre-employment checks and age-restricted purchases.
This initiative is expected to significantly reduce hiring time and generate significant economic benefits, estimated at around £600 million per year.
Enhancements in data sharing and standards aim to improve public services and assist scientific research.
Furthermore, DISD includes provisions for regulatory changes to strengthen the ICO’s powers and modernise its regulatory framework.
Modernising Data Protection and Enhancing Employment Verification through Digital Identity
The DISD Bill represents a significant step towards modernising the UK’s data protection framework, with a focus on economic growth and driving efficiencies.
The Home Office’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) now includes digital identity verifications for UK Right to Work checks and permits using digital records from HMRC Employment History to verify work information.
Find out about the recent changes to BPSS
Accelerating Recruitment and Onboarding Across Industries with Instant Digital Verifications
Many industries beyond the public sector will benefit from the shift towards digital verifications, enabling instant background check results to expedite recruitment and onboarding processes.
Identity checks, credit checks, fraud and sanctions searches, right-to-work checks, employment history, and numerous academic and professional qualifications can now be verified instantly online.
Digital identity verification, including criminal record checks, will speed up processing for employers transitioning from in-person checks.
Additionally, we are excited to announce that EBC will soon launch instant driving licence checks, supporting customers who require this service through our direct integration with the DVLA.
Protect Your Organisation From The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill Changes with Proper Vetting
Implementing robust vetting strategies is essential to protect your organisation, and ensure integrity and performance.
Our software solutions can:
- Streamline compliance
- Provide real-time updates
- Ensure data security
- Automate tasks
- Detailed reporting
- Enhance collaboration
- Integrate seamlessly with existing systems
- Deliver insightful analytics
- Facilitate audits
- Improve the overall user experience
Ensure your organisation is safeguarded with the best practices in background screening and ongoing rechecks.
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