• Do I need to Password Protect documents?

Modified on Thu, 26 Sep at 3:38 PM

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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.

Whilst the sites and application mentioned are genuine. Use of such is at your discretion. Verifile will not be held accountable for loss or theft of data.

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