BS 7858:2019 was published in September 2019 replacing BS 7858:2012 and is the British Standard for the screening of individuals working in a secure environment where the security and/or safety of people, goods and services, data or property is a requirement of the employing organisation’s operations and/or where such screening is in the public interest.
This Standard gives recommendations for organisations who engage individuals working in a secure environment with a methodology to reduce risk exposure in terms of their human resources and to give a high level of confidence in recruiting and the setting to work of individuals.
BS 7858 is a comprehensive, rigorous screening process which includes –
The current 2019 revision of the standard introduces the following principal changes:
There are many benefits to gaining certification to BS 7858:2019.
These include:
+ Attract new customers
+ Retain existing customers
+ Assurance that personnel are as trustworthy as can be
+ Demonstrates top management responsibility
+ Evidences legal compliance
+ Reduce risk of reputational damage
+ Boost brand reputation
+ Evidences continual compliance
Audit duration will depend on the size, complexity of business and the scope of certification required.
The independent assessment of compliance to BS 7858:2019 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 7858:2019.
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 7858:2019.
Re-Certification Audit
Onsite audit resulting in a new certificate issued every three years subject to successful annual surveillance audits.
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