According to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), since Monday 17th June 2013 individuals have been able to join the Update Service putting them in greater control of their information; allowing them to reuse their DBS certificates when applying for similar jobs. A DBS statement said "this will reduce bureaucracy and save them time and money".
"If an individual subscribes to the Update Service their employer can go online, with their consent, and carry out a free, instant check to find out if the information released on the DBS certificate is current and up-to-date."
Other important changes
To enable individuals to reuse their DBS certificates in the Update Service, Registered Bodies must now include the relevant Workforce in line 1 and the Position Applied For in line 2 of field x61 on the application form.
For full details on how to complete field x61 are available from the DBS website www.gov.uk/dbs. The DBS has updated its guidance to make it clearer for customers and has taken on board feedback in recent weeks.
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