Add mention background screening re-checks to support ISO 27001:2022
Why is this change being made?
GitLab will be pursuing ISO 27001:2022 certification in Sept. 2024. The 2022 standard of ISO mentions that "background verification checks should be carried out prior to joining the organization and on an ongoing basis". Further that "verification checks should be repeated periodically to confirm ongoing suitability of personnel, depending on the criticality of a person’s role".
GitLab does not perform background re-checks for current team members with the exception of if it's required by specific customers. By adding this to the policy, we document our stance on the requirement and prevent future questions from any auditors.
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