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BS 102000:2018 Investigative Services

IQ Verify have been UKAS Accredited for Products and Services since 2015

IQ Verify Independent, International Certification Body, Accredited UKAS  BS102000 investigation

What is BS 102000:2018?

BS 102000:2018 was published in August 2018 replacing BS102000:2013 and is the British Standard for the provision of investigative services. 


BS 102000:2018 seeks to help providers of investigative services demonstrate their accountability at a time when the government is implementing the licensing of such services. Whilst the Private Security Industry Act 2001 contains provisions for regulating private investigations; these are yet to be introduced.


In the absence of mandatory regulation, this standard provides recommendations for the conduct, management, staffing and operational accountability for the provision of investigative services. This is achieved by providing a broad set of principles to assist all sizes of business to demonstrate the integrity of the services offered. 


To meet the requirements of the standard your organisation will need to demonstrate the following:


  • you have a clearly defined management structure; 
  • you work to a code of conduct; 
  • your business meets all appropriate legislative requirements including data handling and employment practices;
  • you have the necessary finances, resources, competence and insurance in place; and 
  • you can handle complaints appropriately 


The new 2018 version of this standard introduces:


  • an enhanced definition of 'investigation'
  • the introduction of a definition of 'person of interest'
  • updated references
  • reconsideration of the vetting process (BS 7858:2019 is no longer a normative document)

Benefit of BS 102000: 2018

There are many benefits to gaining certification to BS 102000:2018. These include:


+ Attract new customers

+ Retain existing customers

+ Customer satisfaction

+ Demonstrates management structure 

+ Evidences legal compliance (GDPR , Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), the Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 and the Bribery Act 2010).

+ Provides confidence in capability, knowledge and skills to operate with integrity and professionalism.

+ Boost brand reputation

+ Evidences continual compliance

 

Audit duration will depend on the size, complexity of business and the scope of certification required. 

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BS 102000:2018 CERTIFICATION CYCLE

The independent assessment of compliance to BS 102000:2018 is conducted via the following approach: 


Client Application

IQ Verify will work closely with you to determine your audit and certification requirements.


Initial Onsite Audit

Evaluates whether the service provided by your organisation meets the requirements in BS 102000:2018.  


Certification

You will be issued with a certificate valid for 3 years subject to successful annual surveillance audits.


Annual Surveillance Audit

Onsite audit to review all elements of compliance to BS 102000:2018.


Re-Certification Audit

Onsite audit resulting in  a new certificate issued every three years subject to successful annual surveillance audits.


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