About us

Our purpose

At Validata, our purpose is ‘giving organisations the comfort of being sure’. We believe that people determine the success of an organisation. Therefore, making safe and smart hiring decisions is crucial. With our quality-driven software and services, we help organisations build safer working environments and ensure that the best candidates are hired for each position. Ultimately, this allows organisations to deliver continuous quality and grow sustainably.

In a world that is rapidly changing and evolving, business interests and risks are increasing and prove more difficult to assess. Since 2009, Validata has conducted more than 200.000 screenings worldwide. We assist organisations with their employment screening process, ensuring that it is efficient and 100% GDPR compliant. Our deep sector knowledge and digital partner integrations help our clients maintain integrity and quality within their organisation.

Founding story

In 2009, Harm Voogt (CEO) and Job van der Weijden (CFO) founded Validata Group, and were later joined by Bart Bijkerk (COO/CTO). Today, with two prime locations in Europe, Validata has become one of the fastest-growing organisations in the HR and Recruitment Tech scene. But where did it all start?

Today, with headquarters in Amsterdam and a subsidiary in Stockholm, Validata provides expert screening solutions to more than 1000 clients across Europe including major banks, hospitals, lawyer and accountancy firms. We combine local expertise with outstanding international service. Our solutions are used by clients globally, where we screen candidates from more than 60 countries.

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Our core values

A great company culture is built on a strong set of values. Validata’s values define who we are, how we work with partners, and how we serve our clients.

Specialised

At Validata, we highly value personal attention to our clients and their employees. We empathise with them and ensure they feel heard and understood. This creates a strong bond between Validata and our clients, contributing to a positive brand experience.

Engaged

We specialise in employee screening and provide a safe and thrustworthy work environment. Our focus on specialisation allows us to strive for 100% compliance. We possess the necessary knowledge and experience to deliver this at a high level, providing our clients with security and confidence.

Forward-thinking

At Validata, we move forward. We innovate. We think along and ahead. This entrepreneurial spirit drives us as a company and as a team to continuously move forward.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility

Each year, Validata conducts thousands of screenings worldwide. This creates a commitment to operate responsibly and ensure that organisations grow sustainably.

Human focus

We believe building sustainable growth starts with your people. We help businesses build teams that are built on mutual trust and transparency. Internally, we have a deep commitment to each project and to ensuring we achieve the best possible result one screening, one employee, and one business at a time.

Our Data Protection

One of our core focuses is to protect our clients’ data. We continuously develop our approach to safeguard your employees’ privacy. Our dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensures that we comply with all (inter)national privacy laws and regulations. Validata is also ISO certified (27001 and 9001) which guarantees a secure and quality driven process and service.

International recognition of our services

Professional Background Screening Association

Harm Voogt, CEO Validata Group

Harm Voogt, Managing Director at Validata Group “Our people truly make the difference and I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to serve clients around the world. Our deep understanding and ambitious outlook continuously support us build better work environments one business, and one hire at a time.”

Our purpose

Founding story