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DriverCheck Limited

Driver Licence Checking

An online compliance management tool to help ensure your employees driving licence status is legal and their vehicles are fully compliant. Via our secure and encrypted portal, you can check and validate your employees’ driving licence credentials and their vehicles, which can be accessed 24/7.

Features

  • UK Electronic Licence Checks
  • Immediate Online Response
  • ISO27001 Accredited - Security Management Certification
  • Direct DVLA Data
  • ADLV Approved
  • Grey Fleet Service & Management
  • Foreign Licence Checking via DVLA
  • Northern Ireland Licence Checks via DVA
  • GDPR Compliant
  • CPC & Tacho Data via DVLA

Benefits

  • Unlimited system access 24/7
  • Multi-site - Unlimited system users (set uniquely for each user)
  • Licence checking frequency set to your business requirements
  • Self Checking Available (for system users)
  • Data Encryption - In transit and in rest
  • Email Alerts – after the licence is checked
  • Instant Results on UK Licence Checks
  • Attractive Client Dashboard to view data
  • Fully Managed Service - on hand team to provide support
  • Electronic onboarding of client data

Pricing

£1.95 to £2.75 a unit

  • Education pricing available
  • Free trial available

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at hello@mydrivercheck.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

4 0 7 4 6 4 7 8 5 6 9 2 7 8 7

Contact

DriverCheck Limited Yvette Giannini
Telephone: 0141 428 3448
Email: hello@mydrivercheck.co.uk

Service scope

Service constraints
No
System requirements
No special system requirements

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes, at extra cost
Support response times
During working days all enquiries are answered within 24 hours however its most likely to be answered same day.
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
No
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
Web chat support
No
Onsite support
Onsite support
Support levels
We provide onsite training and account set up, if required.
All clients have an account manager, at no extra cost, to support them with any enquiries they may have.
Support available to third parties
No

Onboarding and offboarding

Getting started
DriverCheck provides fully training to all users (in person or by conference calls)
An onboarding pack of documents is provided to each client and via our managed service, we support all clients step by step in the boarding process.
Service documentation
Yes
Documentation formats
PDF
End-of-contract data extraction
All data can be downloaded via a CSV file from our portal.
End-of-contract process
At the end of the contract our clients have the ability to leave or renew their contract.
There are no additional fees. Clients only pay for the licence checks that are carried out during the duration of their contact.

Using the service

Web browser interface
Yes
Using the web interface
The client account and users is set up by the DriverCheck team.
the interface is then used by client users to review and analysis driver records and their returned licence information.
Web interface accessibility standard
None or don’t know
How the web interface is accessible
The interface is supported on the following browsers:
Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Google Chrome, Safari

Users can access the portal via our DriverCheck website (at Login page)
Web interface accessibility testing
The web interface has a penetration test, annually to check the security of the portal.
API
Yes
What users can and can't do using the API
DriverCheck provides clients with the option of an API solution (we have a couple of options to support client needs)
We provide a client with an API document and credentials unique to the client (and user). By default, the API returns JSON formatted data however this can be altered to XML by appending a parameter onto each request.
API automation tools
Other
API documentation
Yes
API documentation formats
  • Open API (also known as Swagger)
  • PDF
  • Other
Command line interface
No

Scaling

Scaling available
Yes
Scaling type
  • Automatic
  • Manual
Independence of resources
Our service expands through our cloud infrastructure to unsure all clients receive the same level of service.
Usage notifications
No

Analytics

Infrastructure or application metrics
Yes
Metrics types
Other
Other metrics
The system metrics are delivered through our client system demographics
Reporting types
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Regular reports
  • Reports on request

Resellers

Supplier type
Not a reseller

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Conforms to BS7858:2019
Government security clearance
Up to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Asset protection

Knowledge of data storage and processing locations
Yes
Data storage and processing locations
United Kingdom
User control over data storage and processing locations
No
Datacentre security standards
Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 3.0)
Penetration testing frequency
At least once a year
Penetration testing approach
Another external penetration testing organisation
Protecting data at rest
Other
Other data at rest protection approach
Data at rest is encrypted using Microsoft’s DEK (Database Encryption Key) process, utilising AES256 encryption).
Data sanitisation process
Yes
Data sanitisation type
Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
Equipment disposal approach
In-house destruction process

Backup and recovery

Backup and recovery
Yes
What’s backed up
  • Files
  • Database
Backup controls
Users can perform backups when they need to by pulling files via CSV.
Datacentre setup
Single datacentre
Scheduling backups
Supplier controls the whole backup schedule
Backup recovery
Users can recover backups themselves, for example through a web interface

Data-in-transit protection

Data protection between buyer and supplier networks
TLS (version 1.2 or above)
Data protection within supplier network
TLS (version 1.2 or above)

Availability and resilience

Guaranteed availability
There would be no charge if we do not deliver the service.
Approach to resilience
DriverCheck has implemented secure and robust portal for all information shared, processed and stored.
DriverCheck has focused on data protection measures and cryptographic infrastructure such as encryption “in transit” & “at rest”.
Outage reporting
An outage would be published on our login page of our portal and email alerts would be sent to client in the event this ever happened

Identity and authentication

User authentication
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Username or password
Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels
When setting up a client account, we review user access levels and set depending on client needs
Access restriction testing frequency
At least once a year
Management access authentication
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Username or password
Devices users manage the service through
Directly from any device which may also be used for normal business (for example web browsing or viewing external email)

Audit information for users

Access to user activity audit information
No audit information available
Access to supplier activity audit information
No audit information available
How long system logs are stored for
At least 12 months

Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
British Assessment Bureau
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
09/06/2014
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
-
ISO 28000:2007 certification
No
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
No
Cyber essentials plus
No
Other security certifications
No

Security governance

Named board-level person responsible for service security
Yes
Security governance certified
Yes
Security governance standards
ISO/IEC 27001
Information security policies and processes
DriverCheck Ltd – is registered with the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) our data protection number is Z9074119.
DriverCheck Ltd – is ISO27001 registered.

DriverCheck has an annual review of all polices and processes (or sooner if required) and ensures ongoing training to all staff members.

Operational security

Configuration and change management standard
Supplier-defined controls
Configuration and change management approach
DriverCheck will continue as an ongoing process to implement tools where appropriate, support the management process of all client data, provide the necessary security and ongoing delivery of objectives.
Vulnerability management type
Supplier-defined controls
Vulnerability management approach
DriverCheck is committed to review its cryptographic infrastructure on an ongoing basis.
DriverCheck has other forms of security checks in place such as penetration testing, non-destructive tests, intrusion detection, protection against DDoS attacks, internal audits, an annual network vulnerability assessment plus an annual web application vulnerability assessment.
Protective monitoring type
Supplier-defined controls
Protective monitoring approach
Passwords are required to lengthy and include upper and lower case along with a special character. 2FA is also available for users if required.
Users logging into system will get 10 attempts to login, whether they exist as a user or not. The account will be frozen after 10 unsuccessful login attempts, and a pop-up will appear on the screen prompting the user to contact their admin to reset the password.
The user will then need to contact DriverCheck admin and confirm identity before we reset access.
Incident management type
Supplier-defined controls
Incident management approach
This is defined, in line with ICO, we can provide documentation to support, if required.

Secure development

Approach to secure software development best practice
Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v3.0)

Separation between users

Virtualisation technology used to keep applications and users sharing the same infrastructure apart
No

Energy efficiency

Energy-efficient datacentres
Yes
Description of energy efficient datacentres
This is being rolled out across Ebbon Group at the moment and information can be provided, if required, thank you

Social Value

Social Value

Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

Fighting climate change

DriverCheck is part of Ebbon Group and we are rolling this out across all companies.
This can be viewed: Ebbon Life - Ebbon-Dacs (ebbon-group.com)

Covid-19 recovery

As part of the Covid recovery, DriverCheck has increased its return to work programme activity, re-training individuals within the DriverCheck team for new employment opportunities whilst they are working for a growing business.

Tackling economic inequality

DriverCheck is part of Ebbon Group and we are rolling this out across all companies.
This can be viewed: Ebbon Life - Ebbon-Dacs (ebbon-group.com)

Equal opportunity

DriverCheck is an equal opportunities employer who operates under ISO27001, part of this is us working to our Equality and Diversity Policy. All our activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture. We will strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a perceived characteristic, harassment and victimisation.
We will remain proactive in taking steps to ensure inclusion and engagement for all the people who work for and with us.
We will continue to strive towards a culture that is diverse and inclusive that recognises and develops the potential of all staff and service users.
We recognise the business benefits and opportunities of having a diverse community of staff who value one another and realising the contribution they can make to achieving DriverCheck’s vision ‘changing lives, reducing crime’. People who work for and with DriverCheck or who use DriverCheck’s services are integral to making our vision of equality and diversity a reality. This includes:
Playing an active role in equality and diversity between DriverCheck staff & the management team
Taking part in and local training and awareness programs to equip staff and service users with the skills and knowledge they need to understand and meet the needs of colleagues and service users
Participating in and promoting staff groups that have been formed to add value to our equality and diversity practice
Making a commitment to be involved thus becoming a diversity champion.

Wellbeing

DriverCheck is part of Ebbon Group and this has been rolled out across all companies.
This can be viewed: Ebbon Life - Ebbon-Dacs (ebbon-group.com)

Pricing

Price
£1.95 to £2.75 a unit
Discount for educational organisations
Yes
Free trial available
Yes
Description of free trial
Following a demonstration, a testing account is created for the client along with dummy data for them to test.
Regular check-ins with the client are then carried out to see how the portal is working for them and the account can then be switched to live when they are ready.

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at hello@mydrivercheck.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.