Background checks and reputation investigations represent a powerful tool in minimising risk in ventures with when choosing potential associates, partners, executives and employees.

Background screening can take place as a one-off check prior to establishing full working relationship or as an ongoing process to ensure full business fidelity.

Intelligence gathered differs according to international law on data movement, but can usually include:

• Details on criminal activity
• Verification of employment
• Education and professional verification
• Reference checks
• Financial details
• Outstanding court action
• Identification checks

Background checks by E3SS are carried out within the relevant national and international legal framework, including the Data Protection Act 1988 in the UK.