Decision Support System
Support an all-hazards approach with confidence
We understand the complexities of the SOCI Act and the risks associated with vetting your critical workers. Our online management portal supports you in achieving personnel compliance. Our Decision Support System enables you to:
- Verify critical workers against security-relevant offences
- Independently assess critical worker suitability
- Complete annual reporting and auditing in line with your CIRMP
- Minimise handling and storage of personal information
- Increase workforce productivity through online processing
Key benefits
Implement suitability assessments to meet your CIRMP requirements
Suitability assessment
Based on your CIRMP requirements, we’ll filter the results you can access.
Limited view mitigates biases, ensures fair decisions and auditable outcomes.
Protect worker privacy
Automated ID collection ensures a secure process for all parties.
Workers maintain control of the sharing of their personal information and consent.
Accredited cybersecurity
We’ll store personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
Our proprietary management tool is ISO 27001:2022 certified and supports ERP integration.
Regulatory compliance
We update our system to adapt to changes in legislation.
We align our system to the SOCI CIRMP Rules so you can focus on your core business.
Suitability assessments informed by regulatory insight and industry expertise to minimise 'trusted insider' risks
Offence Classification Tool
Combined expertise and technology for streamlined decision-making
Vetting criminal history results to assess the suitability of critical workers can be complex and time-consuming. Under the SOCI Act, expert knowledge is essential to accurately interpret disclosable court outcomes and ensure suitability decisions align with CIRMP obligations and defined security risk thresholds.
As your industry partner, we help you navigate legislative complexities by streamlining operations, reducing compliance risk, securing critical worker data and supporting your annual reporting requirements.
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About us
Relevant expertise
Built for industries
We develop online industry compliance solutions: MSIC, ASIC, Fit and Proper checks as well as AFP and police checks.
Trusted for 18+ years
As an accredited provider, we work closely with government agencies including the ACIC, AusCheck and the AFP.
Extending our reach
We apply our knowledge and expertise to help Responsible Entities manage critical worker background checks in alignment with the SOCI Act CIRMP Rules.
Credential Verification
Document Verification Service (DVS)
DVS Gateway Service Provider
Working Rights (VEVO)
Software Development
Application Programming Interface (API)
Access Control Custom Integrations
System Integration
Compliance
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
ISO 9001:2015
Cyber Security
Frequently asked questions
The SOCI Act applies to eleven critical infrastructure sectors: communications, data storage or processing, financial services and markets, water and sewerage, energy, healthcare and medical, higher education and research, food and grocery, transport, space technology, and defence industry. Organisations operating assets in these sectors may be subject to specific obligations under the Act.
Individuals who require access to critical infrastructure assets, systems, or sensitive operational information may need a SOCI Background Check. This includes employees, contractors, and service providers. Responsible entities are to determine the roles that are designated as critical workers within their organisation.
The SOCI Act defines a critical worker as an individual whose role provides them with access to critical infrastructure assets, systems, or sensitive operational information. This includes employees, contractors, and third parties whose activities (if compromised) could present a security risk to essential services.
A SOCI Background Check does not automatically give critical workers access to critical infrastructure.
A SOCI Background Check helps assess and individual’s suitability as a critical worker, but it does not grant access on its own. The final decision to grant access remains with the organisation, based on the individual’s role, risk profile, and internal policies.
Worker consent is managed through a transparent and secure digital process. Before any background check is conducted, individuals are informed of what data will be collected, how it will be used, and why it’s required under the SOCI Act. A formal record of consent is retained for compliance and audit purposes.
We take security seriously. We're ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management system) certified. With our online system, your employees will only have to upload their personal details once, adding another layer of protection.
As per regulatory requirements, we only store personal information and results for a period of 3 months.
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Mitigate your personnel hazards to support SOCI compliance.
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