Compliance & Data Protection

Secure, compliant tenant referencing designed for landlords and letting agents across the UK.

ICO Registered • GDPR Compliant • Secure Referencing

Our Commitment

At STEP 1, we are committed to handling tenant information securely, responsibly and in accordance with UK regulations. We understand the importance of protecting sensitive applicant data while helping landlords and letting agents make informed decisions.

GDPR & Data Protection

  • Collected with tenant consent
  • Stored securely
  • Used only for referencing purposes
  • Accessed by authorised users only
  • Handled in line with UK GDPR

Right to Rent Compliance

Our process supports landlords and agents with Right to Rent obligations and identity verification requirements under UK legislation.

What Our Referencing May Include

Credit Checks

Affordability Assessment

Employment Verification

Previous Landlord References

Identity Verification

Right to Rent Support

Security & Confidentiality

We use secure systems and encrypted connections to help protect applicant data throughout the referencing process. Sensitive information is handled carefully and only retained where necessary.

Need help with tenant referencing?

Our team is here to support landlords and letting agents with professional referencing services.

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