Criminal record check
Standard and children's criminal record checks
A thorough criminal record check reveals any criminal history that may be relevant to the role, and helps employers make informed decisions. This is especially important in sectors working with vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, or in security-sensitive roles.
Why it matters
Safe environments for children and young people
To hold a position of responsibility for children and young people in sport, you must have no convictions for serious sexual, violent or drug-related offences on your criminal record check. This is to prevent and stop violence and abuse in sporting environments and create safe conditions for minors. That's why everyone with responsibility for minors must present an up-to-date criminal record check — and Right Person ensures the process is correct from start to archive.
- Right type of certificate for the role
We assess whether the role requires a standard criminal record check or a children's criminal record check, and ensure the purpose letter and legal basis are documented.
- Children's criminal record check for sport and volunteering
For coaches, team leaders, instructors and anyone in a position of trust with children and young people. Applies to people from age 16, both paid and voluntary.
- Lawful collection and storage
The certificate is collected in accordance with the Police Register Act, stored securely away from unauthorised access, and deleted when the role ends.
How it works
Assessment of requirements: The candidate is invited to present their criminal record check. Right Person generates the purpose letter automatically.
Purpose letter and consent: The candidate downloads the purpose letter and applies for a criminal record check via politiet.no.
The police process: The candidate receives the certificate via Digipost or post and uploads it to the portal
Presentation and archiving: The certificate is reviewed and approved, and included in the overall report.
What's included
What we check
- Standard criminal record check
- Children's criminal record check for work with children and young people
- Purpose letter from employer or organisation
- Certificate must be issued within the last 3 months
- Lawful collection with correct legal basis
- Secure storage and deletion
Why it works
What you actually get out of it
Right type — right legal basis
The wrong type of criminal record check, or obtaining one without proper legal basis, can lead to legal liability. We ensure the process is correct from the start, with the purpose letter and consent in place.
Particularly critical for children and young people
Anyone in a position of trust with minors — such as coaches, team leaders, instructors — must present an up-to-date children's criminal record check. The main rule is: if in doubt, you need a criminal record check.
Proper storage and deletion
Criminal record checks must not be stored longer than necessary. We ensure proper handling in line with the Police Records Act.
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