way to send scan of passport securely

worried_jim

They need to see a passport to make sure the person has a right to work in the UK, the driving license could be because it’s a driving job.

Robisere

joeypesci wrote: »

Most HR departments are incompetent so I wouldn't want to e-mail it.

Evidence of that sweeping statement? From how many places of employment?

Or just the guy down the pub?

[Deleted User]

worried_jim wrote: »

They need to see a passport to make sure the person has a right to work in the UK, the driving license could be because it’s a driving job.

But not everyone has a passport.

Maybe that is why there are so many unemployed people about according to the Daily Mail readers.

dipsomaniac

passport or birth cert for proof to work in the UK and driving licence for proof of address or if you need to drive a company vehicle

i don't know how some people manage to get out of bed in the morning with their level of distrust in people.

tizerbelle

If they are supplying the passport as proof of right to work in the UK, then the HR department in this instance is incompetent. The guidance is clear, you have to see the original document(s) and the person it refers to in person/at the same time. Copies are not acceptable.

Not OP's problem though, its the employer that faces a potential fine of £20,000!

unforeseen

Agencies have always asked me for a scan. Seeing the passport and person together is not possible with them as we are normally opposite ends of the country. Theyars normally London based and won't come north of the M25 and I live and work in the North West.

I just send a scanned copy via email no special mail precautions. The chances of email interception of Joe public are infinitesimal. You are more likely to suffer ID theft from your own PC due to malware than from interception. So, if you are that paranoid that you think they will target your emails I suggest you get a tinfoil hat as well

dipsomaniac

tizerbelle wrote: »

If they are supplying the passport as proof of right to work in the UK, then the HR department in this instance is incompetent. The guidance is clear, you have to see the original document(s) and the person it refers to in person/at the same time. Copies are not acceptable.

Not OP's problem though, its the employer that faces a potential fine of £20,000!

straying from the point but i don't think it is that black/white. depends on PAYE/self employed/ltd co. others can also certify passport eg. site agent on building site

unforeseen

Anybody he employer trusts can certify a passport/scanned passport. There is no legal qualification for doing it.

If the employer so wishes they can let the cleaning lady do it.

The_weedie

Why do you need to provide both?

Find that very strange. Driving license should be more than enough.

RumRat

All highly irrelevant. The fact is that the employer in question requires what they require.
Just scan and email, it's common practice, if you don't trust email, scan and post a copy.
If you don't trust the company, then don't apply to work for them.
If you are still paranoid about the process, redact the scan so only the basic information is visible.