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What does ‘status’ mean on the disclosure tab in Compass?

Within the disclosures tab within Compass you will see a column called ‘Status’ this column, here you will be able to see the current status of each disclosure application.

So what does each status mean?

User Disclosure Status What does this mean?
No disclosure There is no disclosure in progress for this application and a new application will need to be started
Expired The disclosure has expired a new application will need to be started (if it has not already)
Application Withdrawn The application has been withdrawn and there is no disclosure in progress for this application and a new application will need to be started
ID check required The ID Checking part of the application within Atlantic Data needs to be completed to progress the application
Application submitted – in progress The disclosure application has been submitted, no further action is required locally to progress this application
Form returned to applicant A paper disclosure application (PVG or DBS) has been returned to the applicant as there are errors on the form
Form returned to Appointment Secretary A paper disclosure application (PVG or DBS) has been returned to the applicant’s local Appointment Secretary as there are errors on the form
ID selection required The applicant has been requested to select which ID they will use for their application, the applicant is required to log into Atlantic Data to progress the application
Final applicant information required The applicant has been requested to provide their address history and completed application, the applicant is required to log into Atlantic Data to submit the application
Application received at Atlantic Data The disclosure application has been submitted to Atlantic Data, no further action is required locally to progress this application
Application received at HQ The paper disclosure application (PVG or DBS)  has been submitted to HQ for processing, no further action is required locally to progress this application
Disclosure Issued The disclosure has been issued – no further action is required until the disclosure expires (see the Expiry Date column)

Please note that only members in England and Wales use Atlantic Data, if you are in British Scouting Overseas, Northern Ireland or Scotland then you will not see the status which relate to Atlantic Data.

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