Figures published today by Big Brother Watch expose the astonishing fact that during 2011 2,981,958 CRB checks were made by 3,924 registered bodies. That’s a staggering 1 in 17 of the British population undergoing the check. One company, Atlantic Data, carried out more than 180,000 checks alone.  Essex County Council commissioned 21,908 checks, the highest result for a local authority. The vast number of organisations with access to the system means it is easier than ever to jump into the … →