Posts from 2021

CVE-2021-44228 relates to a vulnerability in Log4j, a Java logging framework. National Crime Check does not make use of the Java language or ecosystem or specifically Log4j. NCC does make use of the Amazon Web Services platform. All relevant parts of this service (S3, EC2, etc) …

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As we get near to the end of the financial year, now is a great time to do a stocktake of all of your employees and volunteers, and make sure that everyone is fully up-to-date with the police checks and orhter compliance requirements. Do you trust your employees? Are you 100% su…

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Remote identity checks powered by National Crime Check Minimise organisational and workforce risk with National Crime Check’s InstaID+ identity checks. InstaID+ allows you to confirm the identities of prospective applicants and customers against government-backed databases. Vali…

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With the combined factors of rapid technological advancement and the pandemic affecting many industries, identity verification and screening has not been immune. As with many processes, identity verification and screening is being thrust into the digital world. It has become a r…

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National Crime Check are proud to annouce their newest product offering, the NCC Mobile App! This app allows you to conduct the entire criminal history application process directly on your mobile device. The first release of this app is for Android devices, with the iPhone versi…

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Identity fraud is on the rise during COVID-19, according to Onfido’s Identity Fraud Report 2020. The report shows document identity fraud increased by 41 percent in 2020, concurrent with an increase in first-time fraudsters. It’s been suggested that the recent spike in identity …

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The Australian education system is considered one of the best in the world, made up of thousands of dedicated childcare workers, preschools teachers, primary and secondary teachers, universities lecturers, TAFE teachers and private educators. Teaching is also considered one of A…

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The pandemic has brought up many unexpected effects, but one that isn’t surprising to me is the increase in scammers and fraudsters. Scammers and fraudsters are known to exploit uncertain and chaotic times to capitalise on insecure accounts and to trick vulnerable people, costin…

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National Crime Check is an accredited gateway into the DVS (Document Verification System) allowing for at-source verification of government-issued documents. In today's world, validating a person's identity is a fundamental process for safety and security, for small and larger o…

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Australia's National Crime Check Partners with Jumio to Scale its InstaID System and Accelerate Customer Onboarding The long-time customer is pairing its proven technology with Jumio Identity Verification to conduct real-time identity checks for Australian businesses Sydney — Ma…

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We’ve created a new standalone Right to Work product that means you’ll be able to process Right to Work checks without the need to conduct full police checks. Speed and efficiency right at your fingertips! You’ll be able to check a candidate’s work rights whenever you need to an…

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We've just released a new api, the REST Data Access API, which can be used to access various aspects of a user account. While our other APIs are service-based; they focus on a particular product -- police checks, identity checks, etc -- this new API is different in that it focus…

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Unquestionably, charities and non-profits are run by amazing people, achieving extraordinary things. At NCC, our team has the pleasure of working with charities like the St Vincent de Paul Society and have seen the outcomes that volunteers can have on those who need our help.  W…

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In 2017, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reported nearly 2 million children aged between 0–12 in Childcare and early childhood education institutes across Australia. The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) reported that the total entitleme…

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With lockdowns in place and restricted hours for usual brick and mortar services, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant more people are using gig services like cleaners, dog walkers, hairdressers, babysitters, and drivers, and asking them to come directly to them and their houses. Thi…

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As technology continues to improve, interactions and transactions between businesses and users are moving online. One aspect of technology required of this movement is remote identity verification, which is becoming increasingly common in many industries such as banks, telehealt…

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Identity fraud is on the rise with more and more transactions taking place online due to the pandemic. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that cases almost doubled in 2020 compared to the year prior, recording 1.4 million reports of identity theft incidents in 2020 c…

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When hiring a new employee, your company needs to consider several factors, especially if your business is within the finance sector. Skills and experience are important factors, but so is character. That's why financial companies should always carry out a Police Check on a pote…

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If you haven't heard of the term 'Gig Economy' before, you're not alone. It's not a term that is often used outside of the industry. However, you've likely familiar with a fair few Gig Economy companies such as Uber and Airtasker, who have taken over entire industries in a matte…

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