• Do I need to Password Protect documents?

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WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS ARTICLE?

This article gives the candidate an explanation of whether they need to password protect documents.

WHAT DO I NEED?

N/A.

GUIDANCE:

Emails have limited security features, therefore it is best practice to password protect documents sent via email. We advise you to use your VF Candidate Reference Number as a password, so only the recipient (Verifile) can open the document.

Alternatively, you can securely upload any documents to your online Background Screening form using the below link:

Verifile Candidate Portal: Upload Documents

There are many resources to show you how to Password Protect a document. Below are only a few recommended methods:

Protect a document with a password - Microsoft Support

Password protect a PDF online for free | Adobe Acrobat

Another alternative option is to compress the file into a zip file using software such as Winzip, and add a password to this.

RECAP:

Candidate will now understand that it is advisable to password-protect documents using the VF number. 

FURTHER READING:

I was told I need to upload documents. What do I do?