Curious about what it really means when someone has no social media presence? This blog explores the red and green flags of staying offline, from privacy choices to potential warning signs, and what it could mean for employers conducting Social Media Checks.

Read on, as we invite you to discover our best practices for implementing Social Media Checks in a school setting.

The ICO’s recent findings on children’s privacy practices have provided businesses with a gold mine for improving their own practices – whether involving children or adults. Read our article as we will highlight how these findings may relate to your business.

At SP Index, we understand the importance of maintaining a professional online presence. Our latest blog provides expert advice on ensuring your social media profiles don’t hinder your career prospects. Discover what might be flagged during a Social Media Check, and gain insights into safeguarding your professional reputation.

Did you know standard API’s can deliver Social Media Checks directly alongside DBS checks, working hand in hand to support improved efficiency, data quality, and compliance. Read our blog to find out more.

Read our blog, as we emphasise the importance of Political Advocate Checks for political organisations, as well as explaining how SP Index carries out these online background checks in a compliant manner.

Social Media Checks are proving to be extremely valuable for the healthcare industry, to the extent that NHS England has integrated social media searches into its FPPT Framework. Read our blog to find out why should social media checks be used for care worker jobs.

While it’s possible to navigate social media safely with open accounts, there is no doubt that social media privacy is a smart move for many.

Read our latest blog to learn why maintaining privacy on social media can be beneficial, as well as offering important social media privacy tips.

Social Media Checks are becoming commonplace in many industries, particularly education, healthcare and financial services. With this development comes understandable agitation surrounding what shows up on a Social Media Check. Read our latest blog to find out:

The Department for Education (DfE) has specifically recommended online searches as a tool for vetting educational professionals. As a result, some of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools are investing in SP Index Education Social Media Checks. Read our blog to find out more:

While UK political parties are divided in countless ways, they are in fact united by one common risk: political infiltration. Read our blog to learn how to keep your campaign team safe in the next General Election by carrying out Political Advocate Checks on your candidates.

NHS England has stated that social media searches and Google and news searches must be carried out by NHS organisations.Read our blog and find out what a Healthcare Social Media Check is and why NHS England have added this to their list of required checks.

Anyone who is in a position of responsibility with children needs to adhere to high standards, but is it fair that these standards are higher than those applied to people in other roles?Read our blog as we explore this difficult topic.

In this blog we’ll look into the nitty-gritty of how you should incorporate Social Media Checks into your recruitment practices and policies.

Read this blog to learn more about what the ‘Dark Web’ is and what we consider to be the advantages and drawbacks of including it in our checks.

Explore the growing influence of AI in social media, the potential consequences of automated content moderation and the vital role of a social intelligence team in contextualising AI findings.

From sharing personal moments to professional networking the impact of social media can extend beyond personal interactions. Read our blog to find out more.

Read our blog post which delves into the recent headlines about teachers being asked to provide their social media usernames.

We are often asked by our clients what they should read into a candidate whose Social Media Check shows a high level of privacy. Are they trying to hide something, perhaps using aliases?

This blog outlines the process for Safer Recruitment and explicitly states which checks are required for new members of staff.

There are over 600,000 teachers in the UK and nearly 250,000 higher education staff — a huge number of people, all in a highly responsible position. Click here to read our full blog.