Social Media Screening for UK & EU | GDPR Compliant | Ferretly
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GDPR-Compliant Social Media Screening for UK & EU Organizations

The trusted partner for background screening companies, staffing agencies, and HR teams across the UK and Europe. Multi-language analysis, full GDPR compliance, and reports in your language.

Full UK GDPR & EU GDPR Compliance
Certified EU-US Data Privacy Framework transfers
Reports in English (UK), French, German, Spanish & More
9 report languages, 200+ translation languages
Competitive Regional Pricing
Pricing structured for the UK & European market

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Compliance & Data Protection

Full regulatory alignment for UK and EU organizations

UK GDPR & EU GDPR

Fully compliant with both UK GDPR and EU GDPR requirements, ensuring lawful processing of personal data throughout the screening process.

EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework for lawful cross-border data transfers between the EU and United States.

SOC 2 Type 2 Certified

Independent verification of our security controls, data handling procedures, and organizational safeguards.

PBSA Member

Active member of the Professional Background Screening Association, including the PBSA Europe Council.

Flexible Data Retention

Customizable data retention policies per client, with a 90-day minimum option available to meet your compliance requirements.

Candidate Consent Management

Built-in consent collection and management, ensuring proper authorization before any screening takes place.

How It Works

GDPR-compliant screening in three simple steps

1

Submit Candidate Info

Enter the candidate's details. Consent collection is handled automatically in compliance with GDPR requirements.

2

AI Scans Social Platforms

Our AI analyzes public social media profiles across all major networks, scanning content in 50+ languages.

3

Receive GDPR-Compliant Report

Get a fully compliant, actionable report delivered in your preferred language — English (UK), French, German, Spanish, and more.

Industry Focus for UK & EU

Tailored screening solutions for key European industries

Staffing & Recruitment Agencies

Offer GDPR-compliant social media screening as part of your service. Differentiate your agency with AI-powered candidate insights.

Healthcare & NHS

Safeguarding-aligned screening for healthcare professionals. Protect patients and maintain trust across NHS trusts and private healthcare providers.

Education & Schools

Meet Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requirements. Screen teaching staff, support workers, and contractors working with children.

Gig Economy Platforms

Screen contractors and freelancers at speed. Keep your platform safe and compliant with rapid AI-powered screening.

Multi-Language Support

Ferretly's AI analyzes social media content in 50+ languages, ensuring comprehensive screening regardless of the language your candidates post in. After analysis, content is translated across 200+ languages for complete understanding.

Reports are delivered natively in 9 languages: English (US), English (UK), Spanish, French, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Hindi, and Arabic — so your team can review findings in the language they work in.

For UK and European organizations with multilingual workforces, this means no candidate content slips through the cracks due to language barriers.

Language Coverage at a Glance

50+
Languages Analyzed
AI scans social content across 50+ languages
200+
Translation Languages
Post-analysis translation for complete understanding
9
Report Languages
EN (US), EN (UK), ES, FR, PT, SV, DE, HI, AR

Platforms We Screen

Comprehensive social media screening across major global platforms

Facebook
Instagram
Twitter/X
LinkedIn
TikTok
YouTube
Reddit
50+
More Platforms

Our screening covers all major social networks plus blogs, forums, news sites, and niche communities where candidates may have a presence.

Trusted by Leading Organizations

See what screening and HR leaders are saying

★★★★★

"More and more people are requesting we check for a social media presence of potential applicants. It has been very helpful. Ferretly allows us to include another form of screening to our clients."

Schuler Loers
Schuler Loers
Operations Manager at Reliable
★★★★★

"Social media screenings are a valuable part of our hiring process, offering insight into a candidate's professionalism, communication style, and alignment with company values. They help us identify potential red flags and ensure a well-rounded view beyond the resume and interview."

Megan Hamm
Megan Hamm
Employee Engagement Manager, PSBA
★★★★★

"The service provided by the Ferretly team offers unprecedented customer service and the system is easy to use. This is a crucial tool I have used for many projects large and small and they always deliver as promised."

Jordan Wiles
Jordan Wiles
COO of Crucial Casting

Why Choose Ferretly?

Compare in-house screening methods to Ferretly's AI-powered approach

Time per candidate
In-House
2-4 hours
Ferretly
Under 5 min
Platforms covered
In-House
3-5 platforms
Ferretly
50+ platforms
Consistency
In-House
Varies
Ferretly
100% standard
Bias elimination
In-House
High risk
Ferretly
AI objectivity
Audit trail
In-House
Manual notes
Ferretly
Full docs
GDPR compliance
In-House
Hard to prove
Ferretly
Full GDPR
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30+
Countries Served
9
Report Languages
200+
Translation Languages
50+
Platforms Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about social media screening for UK & EU organizations

Is social media screening GDPR compliant?
Yes. Ferretly's social media screening is fully compliant with both UK GDPR and EU GDPR. We operate on a consent-first basis, ensuring candidates provide proper authorization before screening begins. Our process includes lawful basis documentation, purpose limitation, data minimization, and transparent processing — all core GDPR principles. We are also certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework for lawful cross-border transfers.
How does Ferretly handle cross-border data transfers?
Ferretly is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), providing a legally recognized mechanism for transferring personal data from the EU and UK to the United States. We also support Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required. Our SOC 2 Type 2 certification provides additional assurance of our data security controls.
What languages can reports be delivered in?
Ferretly reports are available in 9 languages: English (US), English (UK), Spanish, French, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Hindi, and Arabic. Our AI also analyzes social media content in 50+ languages and can translate flagged content across 200+ languages, so no candidate content is missed due to language barriers.
Can we customize data retention policies?
Yes. Ferretly offers flexible data retention policies that can be customized per client to meet your specific compliance requirements. A 90-day minimum retention period is available, and you can configure retention schedules that align with your organization's GDPR obligations and internal data governance policies.
Do you work with background screening resellers?
Yes. Ferretly has an active partner and reseller program designed for background screening companies, staffing agencies, and HR technology platforms. Resellers can white-label our social media screening capabilities and offer them as part of their existing service portfolio. Contact us for partnership details.
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