NI and D.O.B...?

[Spooner]

Hi,

After replying to a gig I've been asked to send my DOB and NI number along with my CV.... I'm a bit concerned about doing this from the security aspect.

Is it normal practise? Agency said it was to check that I was legally allowed to work in the UK (which I am)

cheers

[Ardesco]

Never been asked for my NI number and at the end of the day it shoulsdn't matter if you have your own Ltd Co.

[Sockpuppet]

Don't send D.O.B either.

Just tell them you'll furnish them with the info should they decide to take your services. Then don't.

[Spooner]

...Agency also mentioned that it was so that the info could go on a portal for reference .... mmmmmm

[PAH]

What about passport?

Been asked for it once, so sent a photocopy. It was a big agency that I'd had several gigs through in the past otherwise I would have been very apprehensive. I seem to remember them saying it was a requirement by law they check everyone is legally entitled to work in the UK. I suppose that would include any people you may want to work via substitution?

As for any other personal details. They get my CV and that's it till I get the job. Not even any references. I simply move onto the next vacancy if they spin that bollocks about wanting to check references first. I wasn't born yesterday, maybe the day before that though!

[BrilloPad]

Post them up here - we will forward them on for you...

[Ardesco]

What about passport?

Been asked for it once, so sent a photocopy. It was a big agency that I'd had several gigs through in the past otherwise I would have been very apprehensive. I seem to remember them saying it was a requirement by law they check everyone is legally entitled to work in the UK. I suppose that would include any people you may want to work via substitution?

As for any other personal details. They get my CV and that's it till I get the job. Not even any references. I simply move onto the next vacancy if they spin that bollocks about wanting to check references first. I wasn't born yesterday, maybe the day before that though!

It's a criminal offence to copy your passport!!!
HTH

[ASB]

HMRC would probably suggest you refuse the request for your NI number.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/nic/your-nino.htm

"Keep your number safe and do not disclose it to anyone who does not need it. Remember, its purpose is only to record National Insurance contributions and credits you have paid or are entitled to, which will help decide how much benefit you will receive."

[dude69]

Hi,

After replying to a gig I've been asked to send my DOB and NI number along with my CV.... I'm a bit concerned about doing this from the security aspect.

Is it normal practise? Agency said it was to check that I was legally allowed to work in the UK (which I am)

cheers

They should not be asking for DOB.

That is an illegal question in breach of age discrimination legislation.

It should not be on your CV.

[Cheshire Cat]

Out of interest, what is the usual requirement for references? I've sometimes been asked for references before being offered a gig, sometimes after being offered, and sometimes not at all.
I very much doubt there's any legal requirement for you to provide a reference.
Does anyone on here have a technique for avoiding handing over references too early, or at all? I don't mind any of my referees being contacted for genuine reasons, but I wouldn't want people I've worked with before being harrassed by over-keen agents fishing for leads. I always make sure I get permission from referee before passing on details, tell the agents that the referee is expecting them to contact, and ensure the referee knows that this is in relation to a specific job and that if the agent starts to fish, feel free to tell them to do one.