Frequently asked questions security screening - Security screening
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Frequently asked questions forms security screening
- Can I fill in the form in Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/10, MacOS, Linux or another operating system?
- How can I disable the spell-check in Adobe?
- How do I know where I was last?
- How do I minimize the risk of my personal data being spread everywhere by viruses?
- How do I print out the form?
- I can't fill out the form, what can be the problem?
- I can’t download the form, what should I do?
- What is the best way to download the form?
- Where can I find the correct form?
- Why can't I sign the form with a digital signature, even though it says I can?
- Why can’t I type in the fields of the form?
- Why does my computer slow down so much when filling in large forms?
- Why does text appear in my current answer-field which I have already written in a previous field?
- Why is only one blank page produced when I print out the form?
- Why is the bottom part of the form missing when I print it?
eOPG for employees
- What are the advantages of eOPG for employees?
- Is it possible to save a partially completed OPG (application form) and continue later?
- I note that there is an option to have some personal information in the digital OPG precompiled from the Personal Records Database; what information is this?
- If I do not want to use the eOPG web service but prefer pdf versions, what should I do?
- For how long will my information be retained in eOPG?
- I’ve received an email from my (prospective) employer, inviting me to fill in a digital OPG online, what should I do?
- Why do I need to log in with my DigiD to fill in the digital OPG?
- Is logging in to and using eOPG secure for employees?
- I do have DigiD authentication, but to be able to log in, 2-factor authentication has to be activated. I do not have 2-factor authentication, how can I request it?
- I cannot log in with DigiD, what should I do?
- If I do not want to use the precompilation option, what should I do?
- How can I log in to eOPG again?
- Where do I go if I have general questions on security screening procedures?
- Where do I go if I have another question about eOPG?
- Can I download a completed digital OPG and save it locally?
- Can I attach documents to be sent along with the OPG, such as a copy of my passport/ID?
- I do not have DigiD authentication, where can I get this?
- I cannot log in with DigiD, what should I do?
- How much time do I have each session to fill in my digital OPG?
- What are the advantages of eOPG for employees?
- What is the next step after I have completed filling in my digital OPG?
- After completing my digital OPG and sending it in, will I receive confirmation?
- Will my prospective employer be notified after I have successfully completed and sent in my digital OPG, or do I have to notify them myself?
- What will happen after I sent in my digital OPG?
- My (prospective) employer has asked me to fill in a Personal Information Submission Form (OPG) for a security screening application they will be submitting. What should I do?
eOPG for the employer
- What are the advantages of eOPG (electronic application form) for the employer?
- How can I log in to the eOPG application?
- Is logging in to and using eOPG secure?
- How can I apply for eOPG access?
- When will I be ready to use eOPG?
- How can I be sure the applicant for a position involving confidentiality fills in the correct – type A, B, or C – digital personal information submission form?
- How will I know whether the applicant for a position involving confidentiality has begun filling in the digital OPG after I transmit a security screening application with eOPG?
- Can I use eOPG for all applicants for a position involving confidentiality screening applications?
- I have 'eHerkenning' access and I received a notification from the AIVD that I am ready to use eOPG. What should I do now?
- Once I have obtained eHerkenning access, how do I proceed to using eOPG?
- For how long will entered information be retained in eOPG?
- How much time does an applicant have to fill in their digital OPG in eOPG?
- Can I use eOPG to submit screening applications for all types of security screening?
- Can I use eOPG just to request clearance for an applicant that is not a Dutch national?
- If I want multiple persons in my organisation to be able to submit security screening applications through eOPG, do I have to apply for eHerkenning access for each individual separately?
- In my organisation there are no designated positions involving confidentiality, but we do request (NATO/EU/ESA) clearances. Does eOPG also provide this possibility?
- My organisation belongs to the group of companies with a so-called ABDO status. Can I use eOPG to submit security screening applications?
- Which information regarding the applicant for a position involving confidentiality is mandatory on the application form in the eOPG?
- Once I have obtained eHerkenning access, how do I proceed to using eOPG?
- Should I use eOPG or can I also submit applications for security screening by compiling the pdf version of the Security Screening Application Form?
- After I have compiled a security screening application in eOPG, the applicant decides to use the pdf version of the personal information submission form. Will I be notified and will it still be possible to submit the application through eOPG?
- Where do I go if I (employer) have other questions about eOPG?
- How will I know whether the applicant for a position involving confidentiality transmitted the digital OPG?
eHerkenning for the employer
- What is 'eHerkenning' and how do I apply for it?
- Why do I need 'eHerkenning' access?
- Are there any costs involved in 'eHerkenning'?
- I have 'eHerkenning' access and I received a notification from the AIVD that I am ready to use eOPG. What should I do now?
- If I want to apply for eHerkenning access, what assurance level will I need to be able to use eOPG?
- If I want multiple persons in my organisation to be able to submit security screening applications through eOPG, do I have to apply for eHerkenning access for each individual separately?
- Where do I go if I have other questions about eHerkenning?
- Could the AIVD request 'eHerkenning' access on my behalf?
- My organisation is not registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce and therefore has no Chamber of Commerce registration number. Can I still apply for 'eHerkenning' access?