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synaesthesia
Junior Member
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 Posted - 25 September 2008 : 08:56:25
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| Looking for work in IT, and previously I was security cleared to work at all levels up to Secret/Confidential within the Government/MOD. Obviously much similar work requires similar clearance, does anyone have any idea how that would work with bankrupts, undischarged or otherwise? |
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John
New Member
United Kingdom
73 Posts |
Posted - 25 September 2008 : 10:38:07
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I have no idea I'm afraid. Unless you have worked in the same field or have come across a similar case it's difficult to say.
One of our experts, Suzanne, may have seen this before, she once worked as an examiner within an Official Receiver's office.
For my part problems would only usually arise if you have access to money in any way. Having said that, if the information you come across is really that sensitive then maybe the government could deem a bankrupt at risk through blackmail or bribery.
Do you recall being asked any questions regarding your finances before?
Do they carry out credit checks?
If you have, or they do, it may well be a problem.
www.Bankruptcyhelp.org.uk
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Suzanne
Average Member
United Kingdom
869 Posts |
Posted - 25 September 2008 : 10:54:49
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I think you may have problems getting security check clearance at a high level as they want to make sure, like John said, that you are not succeptable to corruption. It may also be a problem if you are dealing with security matters in banking or finance for the same reason.
I do know that bankruptcy doesn't factor in police checks, but if they ask you about financial matters then it may be an issue
Suzanne Stocker
Bankruptcy Manager
Jones Giles Ltd
www.jonesgiles.co.uk
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synaesthesia
Junior Member
233 Posts |
Posted - 25 September 2008 : 11:35:41
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Nasty that is, makes bankrupts out to be untrustworthy or criminal. Yeah, for the last place I had to do a credit check as part of the clearance I had but nothing else financial.
Might play it by ear, I think I'd have a case to have companies up by the lapels legally if they tried that - if I'm feeling brave at the time I might try it too :) |
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John
New Member
United Kingdom
73 Posts |
Posted - 25 September 2008 : 13:11:17
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I think the problem with BR is that those that do not understand it or have no experience of it make assumptions. I think it would be fair to say that whilst the vast majority are perfectly trustworthy some in financial difficulty can be prone to act totally out of character when their backs are against the wall so to speak.
www.Bankruptcyhelp.org.uk
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dr_kitten
Junior Member
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 25 September 2008 : 13:17:37
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| Personally I would rather employ a bankrupt person (discharged or otherwise) who had no debts and therefore no need of bribes! My husband couldn't get his DV renewed with a high level of debt because of the risk of susceptibility to bribery - we've not asked them whether being BR and therefore debt free at the end would make a difference. Will ask him to call his HR dept! |
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pix1
Average Member
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Posted - 25 September 2008 : 14:47:12
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| It may be that if you are upfront about it you might still find your clearance is valid, at least on a case by case basis. BR is not quite on the same level as criminal record for mass murder! |
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