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CRIMINAL SCREENING

Records & Clearances, Checked Where They Actually Exist

Criminal record checks, official police clearance / character certificates, and global criminal database screening — country-appropriate, not a one-size-fits-all search.

Why Criminal Screening

Criminal record access works differently in every country — some maintain centralized public databases, others require a police clearance certificate requested directly through local authorities.

People Diligence runs the right process for the right jurisdiction, rather than defaulting to a generic global database that may not actually cover the country in question.

What's Included

Criminal Record Checks

records & clearances

Police Clearance / Character Certificate

obtained through official channels

Global Criminal Database Screening

cross-border watchlist and record checks

Why People Diligence

Global providers know the world. Regional players know one market. People Diligence was built to know both — pairing international reach with the local compliance depth that catches what a generic check misses.

110+ on-the-ground partners across 22+ countries mean every check is verified locally, under local regulatory requirements — not run through a subcontractor with no real specialization in that market.

Compliance & Data Protection

Every report is produced under strict confidentiality, with candidate consent, and in line with applicable data-protection, AML, KYC, and regulatory obligations in each jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, we report findings factually. Whether and how a record affects a hiring or business decision is yours to determine, often subject to local employment law.
Turnaround varies significantly by country, from a few days to several weeks. Your account team will confirm the expected timeline for the specific country involved.

Let's Connect

Talk to a People Diligence specialist about criminal Screening for your organization.