Pescheck Team

Run a GDPR-compliant reference check: 12 questions you may ask, topics to avoid, how to get candidate consent, and how long to keep your notes.

What employers may check when hiring in the Netherlands: antecedentenonderzoek, VOG, security screening and pre-employment checks, with rules and timelines.

Comparing background check companies? Check these 7 criteria: licence, ISO 27001, EU hosting, turnaround, GDPR, integrations and pricing model.

Which staff must you screen under NIS2? Annex 10.2 of Regulation 2024/2690 explained: role criteria, rescreening and the audit evidence to keep.

Why data privacy, security and transparency are essential to ethical background screening, and how compliant hiring builds trust and reduces risk.

Learn why credential verification is essential to combat credential inflation, prevent hiring fraud, ensure compliance, and improve recruitment decisions.

Learn how EU export control regulations affect tech hiring, recruitment, remote work and workforce compliance, with guidance for HR professionals.

Europe's tech hiring boom brings new security stakes. Explore how export regulations, FDI screening, and workforce verification are changing recruitment.

Discover how NIS2 requirements vary across EU countries in 2026. Compare national cybersecurity laws, compliance obligations, audits, and enforcement.

Does Article 10 GDPR really ban criminal background checks? No, but most HR teams misunderstand what it actually requires. Here's the practical guide.

How to streamline GDPR-compliant background checks for freelancers in 2026, stay aligned with the EU Platform Work Directive and keep screening ethical.

Why Führungszeugnis checks matter for hiring in Germany, and how German criminal record certificates reduce legal risk and ensure compliance.

Discover how European employers use ID verification, background screening, and GDPR-compliant hiring practices to prevent fraud and reduce recruitment risks.

Hiring in Europe in 2026? Learn what background checks are GDPR-compliant, what's off-limits, and how to screen candidates safely across EU countries.

Background screening in the Netherlands is tightly limited by GDPR and Dutch law. Learn what employers can check, when a VOG applies, and how to stay compliant.

AI co-pilots speed up sourcing and candidate screening, but more automated hiring increases the need for background checks and employment verification.

The difference between data sovereignty and data control in 2026, and how legal authority, technical enforcement and AI governance shape data compliance.

Discover the top compliance risks in 2026 and learn how to prevent costly mistakes in AI governance, ESG, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

What appears in a pre-employment screening in 2026: identity checks, criminal records, adverse media, sanctions, and candidate rights under EU law.

Compare Dutch and German background check practices in 2026. Key legal differences, candidate expectations, and cross-border screening best practices.

How do background checks differ between Germany and the Netherlands? Compare legal basis, VOG and Führungszeugnis rules, and what candidates expect in 2026.

Background checks in 2026 are evolving into a strategic hiring tool. Discover key trends from AI-powered screening to skills-first verification.

Learn what a background check covers: criminal history, employment, and education verification. Discover how screening reduces the risk of bad hires.

A practical HR guide to European background checks in 2025, covering GDPR rules, VOG requirements, red flags, and compliant screening practices.

3 in 5 companies skip identity checks, yet fraud is rising. Learn to spot real red flags, avoid false alarms, and screen candidates faster with Pescheck.

From GDPR to the EU AI Act, discover the key regulations shaping tech hiring. Learn how HR teams can stay compliant and hire faster with Pescheck.

Five common hiring risks and how to avoid them with pre-employment screening. Protect your organisation from costly bad hires and compliance issues.

A practical checklist for creating your organisation's screening policy. Cover legal requirements, risk assessment, and candidate communication steps.

The harsh truth about employee engagement and how proper background screening builds trust, reduces turnover, and strengthens your hiring process.

Ten essential pre-employment screening checks every employer should know. From identity verification to criminal records and reference checks.

Create a robust screening policy in eight clear steps. From risk assessment to candidate communication, build a compliant pre-employment process.

Why employee screening is becoming even more critical. Explore the trends driving increased demand for thorough background checks in modern hiring.

Pescheck and Web-IQ join forces in a strategic partnership to strengthen adverse media screening and enhance background check capabilities worldwide.

Background screening helps you verify candidates’ data and reduce risk. Learn the meaning of employee screening and how to implement it.

Watch Pescheck's innovation video from Amsterdam FinTech Week 2020 showcasing our background screening technology and vision for the future of hiring.