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Reference check: questions, rules and a sample form

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.

October 15, 2026 • Pescheck Team
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Background checks in the Netherlands: what employers may check

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

Oct 15 • Pescheck Team
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How to choose a background check company: 7 criteria

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

Oct 15 • Pescheck Team
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NIS2 personnel security: which staff to screen and how

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

Oct 15 • Pescheck Team
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The Ethics of Background Screening: Why Data Privacy, Security, and Transparency Define Trust in Modern Hiring

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

Oct 5 • Pescheck Team
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Credential Inflation and Credential Verification: Why Businesses Must Verify Qualifications in the Modern Workforce

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

Sep 21 • Pescheck Team
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Export Control Compliance for Tech Hiring in Europe: A Complete Guide for HR and Recruitment Teams

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

Sep 10 • Pescheck Team