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Compliance Requirements for Employers or Landlords

Quick Answer: Store reports securely, follow data protection laws, meet retention requirements. DBS: 6 months. RTW: employment + 2 years. RTR: tenancy + 1 year.

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DBS Compliance

• Store securely with password protection

• Keep for 2 years

• Proper disposal when expired

• Access controlled to authorised staff only

• Regular compliance audits

Right to Work Compliance

• Keep for employment duration + 2 years

• Must download within 7 days

• Secure storage required

• Re-checks needed for time-limited visas

Right to Rent Compliance

• Keep for tenancy duration + 1 year

• Provides statutory excuse for landlords

• Must download within 7 days

• Periodic re-checks for limited leave to remain

• England only (not Scotland/Wales/NI)

As guidance may change, please always refer to official government guidance for the most up-to-date advice.

Data Protection

• UK GDPR compliant storage

• Access controls in place

• Encryption at rest and in transit

• Regular security reviews

• Proper deletion processes when retention period ends

• Staff training on data handling

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