Yes — if there is legitimate interest, background checks are permitted under Article 6 of the GDPR. Indicium supports this with legally compliant, data-minimized screenings. For maximum transparency and to build trust, we recommend obtaining a permission whenever possible.

Indicium offers a hybrid solution: physical documents such as police clearance certificates can be uploaded and seamlessly combined with digital reports — all in one place, securely and with full traceability.

For existing employees, involving the works council is required; for pre-employment checks, this is usually not necessary.

Indicium promotes transparent processes that are often viewed as collaborative — because they prioritize the safety of everyone.

Because it wouldn’t be GDPR-compliant — and it wouldn’t be reliable.

Indicium systematically scans thousands of public sources (e.g. up to 10,000 Google entries), delivers explainable results, and avoids bias — unlike unstructured tools such as ChatGPT.

Indicium analyzes only publicly available content — private accounts are strictly off-limits to ensure fairness and data safety.

Only permitted, GDPR-compliant data is processed.

Positively — when done transparently. Indicium’s fast, fair, and mobile-friendly process reduces uncertainty and strengthens your employer brand.

“Our candidates have never complained.” Clear status updates and self-service portals help minimize follow-up questions.

Yes — our platform is modular and built for global screenings.

It places a strong emphasis on European standards (such as GDPR), making it an ideal solution for DACH-based companies with international reach.

Indicium delivers reports in hours, not days — “processing time is always fast.”

This speeds up decision-making and reduces the risk of losing top talent.

Unlike U.S.-based providers such as Checkr or HireRight — which are often built around FCRA (U.S. legislation) and require adjustments to meet GDPR standards — Indicium is natively designed for full GDPR compliance in the DACH region.

That means no compromises on data minimization and transparency, faster integration without compliance risks, and up to 70% cost savings through automation — ideal for European companies that prioritize fairness.

Large forensic firms like Kroll or Deloitte offer manual, investigative screenings that are time-consuming and expensive — typically suited for corporations with large budgets, but less scalable for startups or SMEs.

Indicium, by contrast, automates GDPR-compliant background checks using AI, delivers results in minutes instead of weeks, and reduces costs by up to 70% — without compromising on expertise.

A fair, efficient alternative tailored to the DACH market.

Compared to other European providers — which are often less AI-driven and less modular — Indicium stands out with seamless HR integration, interactive reports, and a strong focus on candidate experience.

Our solution reduces hiring mistakes by 30–40% and offers transparent, usage-based pricing that enables ROI in under 6 months — specifically optimized for DACH-based companies that value efficiency and fairness.

Our pricing is transparent and usage-based — with no hidden fees.

Contact us for a custom quote — “70% of our customers achieve ROI in under 6 months.”