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Security and Defence Social Media Checks

BPSS, BS7858 and Social Media Screening: A Guide for Defence Recruiters

As defence recruiters and screening providers strengthen recruitment due diligence, greater attention is being given to publicly available online conduct and its role within wider risk assessment frameworks. This article explores how the Security & Defence Premium Check can complement BPSS and BS7858.

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GUIDES

What are Online Behaviour Checks?

Learn what online behaviour checks can support informed decision making.

Online Security - SP Index

INSIGHTS

SP Index Security Standards

Learn more about the standards and practices behind our Social Media Checks.

BEST PRACTICE

Supporting Fair Recruitment

Discover how ethical social media screening can support inclusive hiring practices.

BEST PRACTICE

Managing Recruitment Risk

Discover how Social Media Checks help employers make informed hiring decisions.

General

Industry insights, trends and best practise for online screening, safeguarding and recruitment.

The Online Safety Act & the Rise of Professional Social Media Checks

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Why Your Business Should Care About the ICO’s Findings on Children’s Privacy

Professional Social Media Checks Vs In House Searching

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How Social Media Checks Are Shaping Modern Immigration Practices Worldwide

How Social Media Checks Are Shaping Modern Immigration Practices Worldwide

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How Social Media Checks Can Support Emotional Capital

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SP INDEX

Should you give your future employer your social media usernames?

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Social Media Charity Checks

Enhancing Donor Confidence Through Strong Leadership and Transparency

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Social Media checks for charity leaders

Why Social Media Checks are Essential for Charity Leaders

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Education Insights

Insights and best practice for education and academic settings.

Social Media Checks for Schools

Why Social Media Checks are Essential for Safeguarding Students

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Why Your Independent School Needs Social Media Checks

Why Your Independent School Needs Social Media Checks

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Social Media Checks for Schools

Should Teachers Be Held to a Higher Standard on Social Media?

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SP INDEX - SOCIAL MEDIA CHECKS

Teaching job applicants asked for social media usernames

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Healthcare

Insights and best practice for healthcare recruitment and governance.

Health Care Social Media Checks

Why NHS England Requires Healthcare Online Checks

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Why NHS England Requires Healthcare Online Checks

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Care - social media checks

Why You Should Be Doing Online Checks on Your Care Workers

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DBS Checks, FPPT and Safer Recruitment in Healthcare

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TV & Media Productions

Insights and best practice for media, broadcast and public-facing roles.

TV FILM Social media checks

The Growing Need for Exposed Person Checks in the Media Industry

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TV FILM Social media checks

Reputation Management for Public Figures: Why Social Media Checks are Critical

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Online Safety - SP Index

Influencers and TV Personalities: Protecting Careers with Social Media Checks

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EPORA checks

What Is an EPORA Check?

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Financial Services

Insights and best practice for financial services governance and risk management.

Hiring for Fintech: Why Social Media Checks Are Your First Line of Defence

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Looking Ahead to 2026: Social Media Checks in Finance Recruitment

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Social Media Checks in FCA Regulated Screening

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Finance

Social Media Checks in Finance: Managing Reputational and Conduct Risk

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Political

Guidance and insights for political advocates, public affairs teams and elected representatives.

Nonpartisan Political Advocate Checks

Ensure Equality with Nonpartisan Political Advocate Checks

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Political Advocacy Social Media Checks

Guarding Against Infiltration

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Political Advocacy vs Freedom of Speech in the Field of Politics

Political Advocacy vs Freedom of Speech in the Field of Politics

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Political Advocate Checks

Why You Should Include Political Advocate Checks in Your Vetting Process

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