Advance Notification of Change of Service Provider Name for Driving Licence Checks

With effect from the 1 September 2014 the services currently provided by Advanced Checking Services Limited will be supplied under the name of its parent company GB Group plc.  This is an administrative exercise. 

There will be no changes to the service or the provision of the service and no action is required by individual drivers unless they specifically object to this change within the next 30 days.

Frequently Asked  Questions

1. Who is GB Group plc?

GBGroup are market leaders in identity intelligence. We provide organisations with the information they need in order to make intelligent business decisions. We have vast amounts of experience in helping organisations remain compliant and prevent fraud. Using our innovative technology, we can enable organisations to streamline their processes and increase efficiency whilst still being able to reduce operational costs. GBGroup have a rich history in helping organisations improve their customer experience through faster and more accurate onboarding.

2. Why is GB Group plc making this change?

This is purely an administrative change for reasons of business efficiency.

3. How does this affect me?

We can reassure you that this  does not directly affect you. There is no change to the way the service is operated and provided to your Company.

4. What do I need to do now?

You do not need to do anything.  In the unlikely event that you wish to withdraw your consent  for the checking of your entitlement to drive,  you can do so by contacting us in writing at:

Advanced Checking Services Limited
272 Bath Street
GLASGOW
G2 4JR

Or call on 0141 354 8854

Or email datateam@advancecheck.co.uk

Please note that should you withdraw your consent to Advanced Checking Services Ltd/GB Group plc to check your entitlement to drive your Company will still be obliged to undertake checks to be compliant with Health & Safety and other related legislation.

5. Is my data still protected to the same level? 

Yes, your data is held securely. GB Group holds ISO 27001 accreditation and is subject to regular independent audits.

6. Will my data be shared with another company? 

Absolutely not,  your data will only be used for the purposes of checking entitlement to drive and nothing else.  We are subject to regular audits by the DVLA.

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