I've been on the project for 6 months now (in fact the contract ends in three weeks) and suddenly the agent emails me asking for a copy of my passport. He also wouldn't say why he needs it. They're not my umbrella company either. All sounds rather weird. I dont feel comfortable giving it to him now
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Perhaps he's just realised he didn't fully complete due diligence/money laundering checks when you first started and is starting to sweat a bit! -
Ask him why. Send him a redacted black and white copy if you really want to. And point out that according to the Home Office a passport is not proof of anything unless you are stood there holding it.
Or ignore them; their admin is not your problem.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by Craig@InTouch View PostPerhaps he's just realised he didn't fully complete due diligence/money laundering checks when you first started and is starting to sweat a bit!
I wouldn't be too worried about supplying but ask him why if you are really nervous. He should be able to provide you info on his data protection policy if you really want to go the whole 9 yards.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Its incredible how many people want to see your passport these days - becoming ridiculous. I am being asked to show passport at registration for a race on Saturday night. FFSComment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostIts incredible how many people want to see your passport these days - becoming ridiculous. I am being asked to show passport at registration for a race on Saturday night. FFSContracting: more of the money, less of the sh1tComment
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Originally posted by kingcook View PostThat's racist.latest-and-greatest solution (TM) kevpuk 2013Comment
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I had that recently. Client asked me for my actual passport so they could send it off for CRB check. Ummm, no.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostI had that recently. Client asked me for my actual passport so they could send it off for CRB check. Ummm, no.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAre you sure the didn't ask for your actual passport so they can validate they have seen it and then send off for CRB rather than them actually send your passport? Either way I guess you have a really crap client again.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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