The Disclosure and Barring Service has now modified its user agreement, mandating that all individuals log into their update service account to renew their subscription on an annual basis.
Should this not be actioned, their account will lapse, resulting in a failed check for the ECB, and the individual will be required to apply for a new DBS certificate as the DBS does not permit the reinstatement of Update Service subscriptions after lapsing.
What does an individual need to do?
- Action the communication from the ECB once received 30 days prior to renewal:
(Give consent and confirm their Role/Club/Contact details).
Email from dbs@ecb.disclosures.co.uk
Titled: ECB DBS Expiry – Important Message – Action required
- Action the communication from the DBS Update service received 30 days prior to renewal: (log in and renew subscription)
Email from donotreply@dbs.gov.uk
Titled: FYI: Action required to renew your Update Service subscription