Security Clearance

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I work In IT which requires SC clearance, mine expires soon, but I've recently lost my Licence for adriving offence, i.e. failing to provide a specimen (DR30), will this affect my application to renew it.

 

Will a criminal record result in clearance being refused?
Not necessarily. Each case will be judged on its merits. The important thing is to be completely open about any criminal history - including spent convictions and police cautions.

Any attempt to hide information could be taken as evidence of unreliability/dishonesty and may affect the clearance.

https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance#information-for-decision-makers

 

Well a new law passed in May 14 about minor offenses being struck of a DBS check after a certain amout of time. Criminal record has always bothered me I dont even apply for jobs which say they do checks, no point as I will have to explain why I ended up in a young offenders institute and I cant justify it. Now this new law wipes of certain old MINOR offenses so you may be ok.