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Zinc Work Limited (London, UK)

Zinc

Automated background checks (references, criminal record, qualifications, right-to-work) in 195 countries, with ATS integrations.

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Shared spot12of 33 professional tools with a GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is stored in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee (1) and whether the provider is established in the Netherlands or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure in recruitment
GDPR: Limited
  • Provider based outside the EU
  • Publishes certification/GDPR safeguards

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Priceon request
Free trialNone foundNot found on the provider's site when checked on 9 November 2026
BasedLondon, UKOutside EU
ModelNot publicThe AI model used is not public; data on AWS, MongoDB and DigitalOcean servers in the UK (according to the provider); ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (according to the provider); public data processing agreement with a sub-processor list (according to the provider)

Last checked: 9 November 2026 · How we check

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This is what Zinc looks like

zincwork.com
Zinc website
Zinc website

What it does

Criminal record checks in 195 countries
Employment history verification with government data
Validating employment history references
Checking CV accuracy and completeness
Verifying diplomas and qualifications
Social media screening across 6 platforms
Automated ATS/HRIS integration
Self-serve portal for fewer than 20 placements per year

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Underlying model

The AI model used is not public; data on AWS, MongoDB and DigitalOcean servers in the UK (according to the provider); ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (according to the provider); public data processing agreement with a sub-processor list (according to the provider). Many tools build on a large model from, for example, OpenAI or Anthropic. If in doubt, ask for the data processing agreement: it states where your data goes.

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Questions about Zinc

AI for recruitment
Which AI model does Zinc use?
The maker of Zinc does not publish which AI model sits underneath. Data on AWS, MongoDB and DigitalOcean servers in the UK (according to the provider); ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (according to the provider); public data processing agreement with a sub-processor list (according to the provider).
How much does Zinc cost?
on request. Check the current price on the provider's website; rates change often.
Who is Zinc for?
Zinc is aimed at recruitment. It covers tasks such as writing job adverts and recruitment campaigns, shortlisting CVs and profiles, and approaching and following up with candidates.
What should I watch out for with AI in recruitment?
Automated selection falls under strict rules (GDPR, discrimination). Use AI as a tool, not as the decision-maker, and be transparent with candidates.
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