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How Nordland county council puts security on the agenda
The county council introduces mandatory background checks for all new hires — in partnership with Grade Jobbnorge and Right Person.
5 ways to make background checks more efficient
Practical steps that save you time, reduce friction and deliver better results in the hiring process.
How to balance security and data protection in the hiring process
How do we protect the organisation without trampling on candidates' data protection rights? Security and trust aren't opposites.
7 steps to optimise your background check process in 2025
Higher demands than ever for secure, efficient and fair background checks. Here are seven concrete steps.
The 10 most common discrepancies found in background checks
Embellishing your CV is nothing new — but AI makes it easier than ever to create credible forgeries.
From trust to control: why background checks are a security measure
Firewalls keep strangers out — background checks make sure those who get in actually belong there.
Why security starts with trust in the hiring process
Security is about more than firewalls and passwords — it starts with the people you hire.
Innovasjon Norge hires with greater confidence using Right Person
Innovasjon Norge knows it's absolutely essential to be able to trust the information a candidate provides.
Right Person puts background checks on the agenda
See how Right Person leads the background check industry. With increased focus on security, we're setting the standard for safer hiring in Norway.
Is open-source intelligence fair?
Open-source intelligence raises important questions about fairness and data protection in recruitment. Read more about this important issue.
Why use background checks?
Background checks are a key tool for making informed decisions in recruitment — and avoiding costly hiring mistakes.
Is background checking legal in Norway?
A practical guide to GDPR rules, consent requirements and what employers are actually allowed to check.
Background checks that create security: over 7,000 checks completed
Trust is an increasingly valuable currency in working life. Right Person has completed over 7,000 background checks.
Forged certificate submitted as a 'joke' led to exclusion from higher education
An applicant submitted fake certificates to several universities, claiming it was a test of the admissions system. It didn't go well.
Abuse-charged temp worked without authorisation
How could someone without relevant qualifications work with vulnerable young people for eighteen months? A serious system failure that shows how vital thorough background checks are.
Rising corruption in Norway: a worrying trend
Transparency International's corruption index shows Norway's lowest score since 2012. What does it mean for organisations?
How a simple background check could have exposed a fake medical student
A 29-year-old worked as a fake medical student at a care home for three years — without anyone verifying his education.
Hjemmelegene got efficient background checks with Right Person
Hjemmelegene was the first private healthcare provider Oslo municipality partnered with. Background checks were crucial.
Sharp rise in fraud attempts using fake identities
Identity fraud has increased by 74% over the past three years. AI and deepfakes make forgery easier than ever.
Eight out of ten schools break the law on measures against violence and threats
A survey reveals that 80% of Norwegian schools breach the Education Act when it comes to following up on violence and threats.
Criminal record checks for voluntary organisations
All voluntary organisations working with children must require criminal record checks from employees and volunteers in positions of trust or responsibility with minors.
Right Person + Grade Jobbnorge = true
The integration makes it easier than ever to add background checks directly into your recruitment flow.
You've found the right candidate
We just double-check for you.
Your job is to find the best candidate. Our job is to double-check that it's the right choice. In today's landscape, workplace safety is getting more and more attention. With Right Person, you have a reliable and experienced partner who gives you background checks without hassle or time lost. Build a safer workplace today!