Data security & compliance

Zinc uses best-in-class data storage and encryption techniques to meet global security and compliance requirements. Protect your data and reputation with our background checking software and expert consultancy.

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Data security & compliance at Zinc

Zinc is built with strict security measures to protect your candidates’ personal information and comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Safe encryption and storage for sensitive data

Adjustable user-access levels to suit your business

Secure access to reports, with SSO options

But good security isn’t just a priority in our tech – it’s top of mind for our people, too. Our experts stay up-to-date with changing policies and provide ongoing compliance consultancy so employers can avoid costly errors when hiring in highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare and education.

Zinc ensures compliance with major regulations

Our background checking software adheres to the requirements of major regulations, such as FCA, CQC, Ofsted and more, to ensure all our clients remain compliant.
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GDPR compliance

Our approach to data processing complies fully with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines.
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FCRA compliance

We collect data in accordance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations for background checks.
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ISO 27001 certification

Zinc lets you securely share candidate profiles with colleagues and view them instantly on any device. Use our globally secure SSO for safe downloads, passwords, or email attachments.
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Trust framework certification

Zinc is a certified provider under the IDVT Framework, recognised for our commitment to secure and reliable digital identity verification services. We offer a high level of trust and assurance in our background checks, giving you the peace of mind to make confident hiring decisions.

Zinc by numbers

Avg time
8
Days
The average turnaround time for a complete Zinc background check
employees checked
200
K
Employees checked and verified by Zinc (so far...)
time saved
90
mins
Admin time saved per candidate.
Candidate score
4.8
/5
How candidates rank their experience using Zinc.
“Zinc is brilliant! It’s simple and easy to use for new hires and employers alike. Being 100% compliant with our client’s background verification requirements gives me peace of mind and keeps us feeling on top of our game!”
Swetha Sundaram
Head of HR