Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is not possible. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has issued a permit based on the fact that a report was filed

There is a fixed fee through which the participant contributes to the labor costs for maintenance and similar expenses. In addition, there is a variable component used to finance the application’s ongoing development.

See the instructions and rules regarding the Logistics Sector Warning Registry.

Yes, you are required to indicate that you use the WLS on your website and to include the logo in job postings.

We have more than 65,000 employees in our network.

A participant (employer) consults the registry when a job applicant is identified. A participant (employer) can check in the WLS to see if the job applicant (the individual in question) has a record in the WLS. If there is a record, the participating party can contact the applicant’s “previous employer” and inquire about the reason for the entry in the WLS.

If you (or your company) are a victim or witness of a crime.

No. Screening against the WLS is always linked to a specific job application or a request for employment, not to a bulk screening of existing staff. The applicant must be informed in advance that the screening is part of the procedure. Only authorized employees may conduct screenings, and for each screening, a record is kept of who conducted it, when it was conducted, and whether it resulted in a match. This is also part of the mandatory audit.

The police cannot enter a record.

No details are listed in the WLS. You will only see the “previous employer,” including contact information, listed in the WLS. To clarify, this information is only included if there is a report regarding the individual in question.

It is not clear what the reason for the dismissal is.

The WLS is specifically intended for all employees and officials working in logistics.

Would you like more information about our rates? Please contact us by email at info@stichtingwls.nl or call 088 – 1125222.