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Criminal record check in Sweden
Validata assists organisations with criminal record checks. Through an extensive legal background check of employees and potential employees, you can get a comprehensive insight into who you are hiring or contracting with. In order for your organisation to grow sustainably and long-term, a background check ensures that you hire the right people with their heart in the right place. Read more about how our criminal record check works below.
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International criminal record check
Do you also hire internationally, and would you like to check both Swedish and foreign criminal records? No problem. Validata has access to an extensive database of countries where we can request checks of international criminal records or checks with the embassy of the country in question.
Criminal record background checks are a process that differs from country to country. Wherever you are or whoever you employ, we will help you through the process and adapt checks to local laws and regulations.
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Good conduct is important
Employees with genuine commitment and high integrity are an essential factor in the success of your organisation. By conducting a criminal background check, you can ensure that your employees maintain good behaviour. And thus create a safe and transparent workplace for all your employees.
Example of a background check report
With Validata’s background check of criminal records, both you and the candidate receive the background check report digitally. When the report is available, both you and the candidate are notified that the report is available for download.
Why choose Validata for criminal record checks?
Validata takes on your challengesÂ
As soon as you have registered a (potential) employee and selected the matching screening profile, Validata takes care of the entire verification process for you. The (potential) employee can then apply for a certificate of conduct (proof of good behaviour) using specific instructions and upload the certificate.
Criminal records obtained from Swedish courtsÂ
All you need to do is enter the candidate’s social security number, and we will do the rest. Ordering an extract from the police record can take up to two weeks. When you do a background check with Validata, you get quick access to the information and can download the report digitally.
Specialised in employment background checksÂ
Validata has specialised in employment background checks since 2009. Thanks to our many years of experience, we can offer a fast and efficient verification process that complies with current laws and regulations (on privacy).
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Ensuring you have the right people can be critical to an organisation’s success. Be aware of the individuals you recruit and retain within your organisation. Employment checks, including thorough vetting processes and background checks, are necessary to create a safe working environment.Â
To facilitate the recruitment process, Validata has developed customised screening profiles for each industry, profession and role. These profiles can be adapted to specific needs and include not only educational checks but also other relevant background checks. By using a comprehensive recruitment and hiring methodology, organisations can ensure they are building a reliable and professional workforce.Â
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Frequently asked questions on criminal record checks
What does good conduct means?
Good conduct means that a person is considered to have good and trustworthy behaviour. Having good conduct shows that you are responsible and ethical in your behaviour towards others in society. Good conduct is important in law and work because it means that the person does not have a criminal or unethical history. This is necessary to obtain jobs, licences and other benefits. The requirements for good conduct may vary, but it is important for building trust in society and in the workplace.Â
How long do you remain on the police record?Â
The duration of a person’s criminal record varies depending on the type of offence. Removal after 5 years applies to offences leading to fines, day fines, access bans, etc. Removal after 10 years applies to offences leading to conditional sentences, probation, etc. Read more about this in the police’s deletion rules.Â
What is the difference between a police criminal record and a judicial background check in Sweden?Â
The police criminal record is usually state-administered and contains information from the police authority, while a legal background check can be broader and include information from various legal sources, carried out by private companies.Â
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