Online Security

Australian National Character Check (ANCC) implements protective security policy measures to ensure data is collected, stored and used in a secure manner. The security of our customers' data is an utmost priority.

Our company works using a 'security-first approach'.

ISO27001 certification

Australian National Character Check (ANCC) is ISO27001 certified. ANCC's information security management systems are independently audited on a regular basis by accredited ISO certifiers. Australian National Character Check’s ISO 27001 certification can be verified on the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) public register here: https://www.jasanz.org/.

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)

ANCC implements and maintains applicable parts of the Attorney-General Department's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF). Further information can be found here: https://www.protectivesecurity.gov.au/about/structure-protective-security-policy-framework.

All staff are based in Canberra. All data is stored in Australia

All of our staff are based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and all data is stored securely within Australia. Our company is Australian owned and operated.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

The ANCC website incorporates Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to establish an encrypted link between our web server and a customer's browser. This creates a secure environment for the exchange of information.

The closed padlock icon located in the address bar above represents the encryption on ANCC's website. You can check that the web address starts with 'https' and that a closed padlock icon is present.